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Arranging "joint friendly" work
Farmers have high rates of hip OA. Jackhammer operators have high rates in the elbow. Miners get OA in the knee and spine, and cotton mill workers get it in the hands. These occupations involve repetitive bending and stressing of the joints. It is not always possible to change the physical requirements of a job, but it is a wise precaution when it is feasible to arrange for assistance lifting objects, for example, or to minimize uncomfortable twisting or turning by altering workplace furniture.
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