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Aids for people with osteoarthritis
Tautokotanga mō te hunga pona ngoikore
There are many aids and devices for osteoarthritis sufferers that can make a big improvement to your day-to-day activities.
You can buy shock-absorbing footwear and orthotics to put in your shoes, which you may find helps with your osteoarthritis. If you have osteoarthritis in your knees, you might also like to try using a knee brace or wedge shoe insole.
Other devices that you might find helpful include:
- walking sticks
- braces
- tap turners, tin openers and other kitchen gadgets
- handrails, shower stools and raised toilet seats
- long-handled toenail scissors and shoehorns.
You can buy these devices online through Arthritis New Zealand (0800‑663‑463) or through your occupational therapist. Sometimes you can use the Disability allowance to help with the cost.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed March 2021.
Review key: HIOST-35589
