This article is the eight in this series. There are 6 rules to protect your joints, and this article will cover the last rule. Please read the previous articles to learn about the five other rules. 6. Avoid ‘positions of deformity.’ Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis can cause various deformities in your finger joints (please refer…
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Get rid of all distractions before you start studying or doing homework. This is easier said than done because there is constant noise around us. Think of people talking, dogs barking, noise from television and traffic, to name a few. It is not possible to get rid of all distractions – but we can do…
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This article is the seventh in a series. There are 6 rules to protect your joints – the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th rule were covered in previous articles. In this article, we will talk about the 5th rule of protecting your joints. 5. Exercise in a pain-free range Fear of pain can lead to…
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It is important to have a suitable place where you can study and do your homework. Although it may be tempting, avoid doing your homework on your bed because you may end up taking a nap even if you didn’t intend to! It is best to sit down on a proper chair and table. Make…
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4. Balance rest and activity Fatigue is a significant symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), along with joint pain, stiffness and functional impairment. Balancing activity and rest to decrease fatigue (exhaustion) is frequently mentioned by health professionals as an essential strategy in the management of RA. Once you have worked out your pain threshold (the point…
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Completing your homework on time is a learned skill that requires some discipline. If you want to be a successful student, try not to procrastinate. Instead of procrastinating, it’s a far better practice to complete all of your homework the day it is assigned. This of cause isn’t always possible. However, as far as possible…
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This article is the fifth in a series. There are 6 rules to protect your joints – the 1st and 2nd rule have been explained in previous articles. Let’s now have a look at the 3rd rule. 3. Reduce the amount of effort and force you are using Joint protection is a proven strategy to…
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When you’re in school, it’s easy to think that teachers are giving you homework because they’re mean or trying to ruin your weekend! The truth is actually that the purpose of homework is to reinforce what you have learned in class. Your teachers give you homework because they want you to understand the course material…
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This article is the fourth in a series. The best way to manage Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is by following an integrated (different parts working together) treatment plan as explained in the third article. There are 6 rules to protect your joints – the third article explained the 1st rule. 2. Use larger, stronger joints Large…
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If you are like most students, homework is probably something you dread. Doing homework and studying can be overwhelming and sometimes it can be really difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. If you find yourself in the position where you don’t know how to start a major task, guard against procrastination or feelings of…
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