Joint Protection Examples by Lauren Riley https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px Please post a concrete example of joint protection. Include pictures, videos, links, etc. en-us 2022-02-03 15:00:52 UTC 2022-02-17 16:45:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053584160 2022-02-17 16:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053584160 629715 https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053584594 - Wearing a splint or brace
- Avoid tight grasping
- Use both hands whenever possible

]]> 2022-02-17 16:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053584594 https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053586341 Balance activity and rest]]> 2022-02-17 16:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053586341 https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053589697 -Wearing orthotics
To help with support and body alignment ]]> 2022-02-17 16:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053589697 avoid applying too much pressure to an external object for an extended period of time https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053591492 anything that you can use to soften your grip or make the action more comfortable while performing a task should be taken into consideration and executed whenever possible. (example above is using a pencil grip if your pincer/claw grip is too strong when you write; this will help you avoid as much pain and write for longer periods of time ]]> 2022-02-17 16:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053591492 https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053592406 2022-02-17 16:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053592406 https://padlet.com/laurensloanriley/ppuwstv1crv8i7px/wish/2053592647 - Bracing an injured joint 
- Breaking down tasks into smaller components with breaks in between
- Using a wheeled shopping bag so you are not lifting heavy objects 
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