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Adaptive Driving Equipment

There is adaptive driving equipment available for patients that may have otherwise lost the ability to drive. A knob on the steering wheel makes turning the wheel and controlling the vehicle easier. A left-hand gas pedal can also be installed for patients with problems with the right foot or leg. The right-hand gas pedal is left installed, so that other drivers may use the vehicle. The driver uses a switch to move the control over to the left-hand gas pedal. The brake is worked with the left foot. There are also pedal extensions, so that the gas pedal and brake pedal are easily reached.

Other adaptive driving equipment includes hand brake controls and accelerator buttons on the steering wheel. These allow patients with the inability to use their legs or patients with weak legs the ability to drive safely. Special seats can also be installed. The seats are power seats and move forward, backward, up and down.

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Polyarthralgia

In addition to doctor-prescribed medications for coping with polyarthralgia pain, keeping the muscles in shape also helps to cope with the pain. Start out with stretching exercises, then move on to strength training exercises. Only do what your “pain range of motion” allows you to do, but at least do something each day.

Keeping the muscles toned and in shape can help provide joint support, which can reduce arthritis pain. Work the affected joints as much as possible, then work the non-affected joints. If, later in the day, you feel less pain, do another short exercise period for the affected joints. Stretching the affected muscles will also help with stiffness in the joints, as it keeps the muscle around the joint elastic enough to support the affected joint.

Always start out with stretching exercises, then move onto the strength training exercises. After strength training, cool off with more stretching exercises.

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