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Useful tips

Below are some handy hints to help you live with rheumatoid arthritis and improve your quality of life:

• Regular exercise can help maintain joint mobility and strengthen the muscles around joints.  Swimming is a good option as this can minimise the stress on joints. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.
• Hot and cold applications can help with pain management. Relaxation and yoga may also be helpful.
• Contact support groups such as Arthritis Australia: http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/
• There are tools that are specially designed to help with cooking, gardening, office work, and bathing. The Independent Livings Centre Australia has a database of tools to help with every day activities: http://www.ilcaustralia.org/home/search.asp

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