| | There are a number of treatment methods that physical therapists use. Some of these methods include: |
 | Adaptation of daily care activities and routines; |  | Balance and coordination activities; |  | Consultation with family, teachers, community agencies, and other service providers; |  | Home activity recommendations; |  | Support for Recreation, play, and leisure; |  | Teaching and practice of functional developmental, motor, and mobility skills; |  | Therapeutic exercise for strengthening, endurance, and joint mobility; |  | Use of assistive technology; |  | Bed rest to help reduce both joint inflammation and pain, especially when multiple joints are affected and fatigue is a major problem; |  | Applying ice packs or heating pads; |  | Exercise. |
Your doctor and therapist will prescribe a program for you that may vary as your needs change. Your therapist will show you ways to do everyday tasks without worsening pain or causing joint damage. Some joint protection techniques include: |
 | Using proper body mechanics for getting in and out of a car, chair or tub, as well as for lifting objects. |  | Using your strongest joints and muscles to reduce the stress on smaller joints. |  | Distributing pressure to minimize stress on any one joint. |
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