Joint Protection
Techniques taught by OTs to reduce strain on painful or damaged joints during everyday tasks.
Joint protection is a core occupational therapy intervention for people with arthritis (especially rheumatoid), chronic pain, or joint instability. The principles include using the largest, strongest joint available for a task (push a door with your shoulder, not your fingertips), distributing load across multiple joints, avoiding prolonged static grip, pacing work with rest, and using adaptive equipment that reduces force. Taught early, joint protection can slow the functional decline of rheumatoid arthritis, reduce flare frequency, and delay the need for surgery.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (OT)
Rheumatoid arthritis affects 0.5–1% of Malaysians. Joint pain and stiffness steal your grip, your independence, and your confidence. OT protects your joints, adapts your daily tasks, and keeps you functional longer. Search Malaysia's #1 dedicated OT directory for RA-experienced therapists.
Hand Therapy & Rehabilitation
Malaysia's most complete directory of hand therapists and rehabilitation specialists. Whether you have carpal tunnel, trigger finger, or need post-surgical rehab, find the right OT near you and know exactly what to expect before your first appointment.