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What are options for reducing/eliminating arthritis in the hands/fingers?
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Combined therapy.: hand and finger exercises ( squeezing a rubber ball or tennis ball ), flex and extension of all fingers, use of modeling clay, PT combined with anti-inflammatory medication, Physiotherapy and localized cryotherapy are additional modalities. If not allergic, use NSAIDS or Tylenol Arthritis Strength tablets as advised by your treating physician.
Answered 9/28/2019
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