DEAR DOCTOR K: Age and arthritis have done a number on my hands. I’d like to continue cooking, eating and dressing independently, but it’s getting harder. Any advice?

They ache and throb all day. M.V. There are several different types of arthritis of the hand, and it sounds as though your doctor has made the diagnosis of osteoarthritis, which is the most common ...

I referred her to see a physical and occupational therapist, who told her (and me) about a variety of tools available to help perform everyday activities. Indeed, there are more such tools today ...

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Therapeutic exercises, especially range-of-motion exercises for the thumb and wrist, help keep hand joints working as well as possible. (I've put examples of range-of-motion hand exercises on my ...

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Squeeze your palm gently, and straighten your fingers as you relax. Repeat as required. This exercise will help mobilise stiff finger joints. Hold for two and repeat 10 times, one to two times daily.

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