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Self−management options
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Early diagnosis and appropriate management of arthritis, including self−management activities, can help people with arthritis decrease pain, improve function, stay productive, and lower health care costs. Key self−management activities include the following:
Learn Arthritis Management Strategies — Learning techniques to reduce pain and limitations can be beneficial to people with arthritis. Self−management education, such as the Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program (AFSHP), or the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) help you develop the skills and confidence to manage your arthritis on a day to day basis. For example, AFSHP has been shown to reduce pain even 4 years after participating in the program.
Learn Arthritis Management Strategies — Learning techniques to reduce pain and limitations can be beneficial to people with arthritis. Self−management education, such as the Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program (AFSHP), or the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) help you develop the skills and confidence to manage your arthritis on a day to day basis. For example, AFSHP has been shown to reduce pain even 4 years after participating in the program.
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