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New Study Shows Arthritis Significantly Limits Millions of Americans' Ability to Work
Date:10/11/2007

wing tips for preventing and managing arthritis:

-- Know Your Type -- With more than 100 different forms of arthritis,

each requiring a specific treatment plan, it's important to see your

doctor for an early and accurate diagnosis.

-- Modify Job Tasks -- Repeated use of joints in jobs that require

bending and lifting is associated with an increased risk of

developing osteoarthritis. Speak with a health care professional

about ways to reduce strain on your joints.

-- Get Active -- Regular physical activity helps build and maintain

healthy bones, muscles and joints. Walking as little as 30

minutes -- even 10 minutes three times a day -- can ease joint pain,

improve mobility and reduce fatigue. The Arthritis Foundation offers

joint-safe physical activity programs proven to decrease pain and

increase flexibility and range of motion.

-- Control Weight -- Maintaining an appropriate weight or reducing

weight to a recommended level reduces the risk of osteoarthritis.

Losing just 10 pounds relieves 40 pounds of pressure on knees, and

losing as little as 11 pounds may reduce joint pain and help prevent

knee osteoarthritis. For those living with symptoms, losing 15 pounds

can cut knee pain in half.

The Arthritis Foundation provides free copies of its "Arthritis in the Workplace" brochure, which includes tips for managing arthritis on the job. The brochure is available by calling the Arthritis Foundation at 1-800-283-7800 or visiting http://www.arthritis.org.

About the Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 46 million Americans living with arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple
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