Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain and fatigue, are difficult for others to understand, so patients with rheumatoid arthritis tend to keep to themselves and not ask for help.

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Assistive technologies are technology-related tools ... and can improve mobility for people with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. There are many tools and ...

Joint protection strategies, such as rest and splinting, using compressive gloves, assistive devices, and adaptive equipment, have beneficial effects in managing RA symptoms and deformities.

Medicines, especially DMARDs, are the cornerstone of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. But there are ... assist with making and fitting orthotic devices that are designed to help correct the ...

For people with RA, occupational therapy services can include managing daily activities, joint protection, activity pacing, fatigue management, work simplification, splints, orthotics (custom-made ...

This is where Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices come in. Recently tasked with building such a device, [Thornhill!] came up with a great design that houses 160 different ...

As the age of farmers nationwide continues to rise, farm safety educators are stressing the importance of looking at ways to ...

An occupational therapist can help you find ways to protect your joints in daily life, including with the use of assistive devices. Lifestyle therapies to help you manage RA include: Being active ...

Minister for Social Justice and Higher Education R. Bindu has emphasised the critical role of assistive technology (AT) in fostering inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. Inaugurating ...

UW ECHO in Assistive Technology provides training and the sharing of best practices for educators and service providers to consider, implement and evaluate the use of assistive technology to improve ...

“They want to farm until they’re like 99, or be part of it, at least,” said Randon Lovering, an assistive technology consultant with North Dakota Assistive, a non-profit organization that ...