Principles of Joint Protection

Principles of Joint Protection & Energy Conservation Techniques in day to day activities

Fig 1- Avoid tight grasp

Fig 2-using minimum force to complete task with efficient use of both hands avoiding ulnar deviation

                         Fig 3- using minimum force with good body mechanics.

Fig 4- use of both hands and larger surface area.

Fig 5-use wider grasp

Fig 6- use larger surface area.

Fig 7- avoid ulnar deviation using broad grasp with entire hand

 Fig 8- use both hands to distribute load with good mechanics.

Fig 9-avoid pressure on joints of thumb with use of broader objects.

Fig 10- use a towel roll for increasing surface area and efficient load distribution.

Fig 11- use larger and entire surface area avoiding pressure on small joints.

Fig 12 – distribute load using entire hand avoiding small joint pressure.

Fig 13- use a towel roll for increasing surface area and efficient load distribution

Fig 14- use larger proximal joints allowing good load distribution with protection of small joints.

Fig 15- avoid pressure on knuckles and MCP joints using proper mechanics.