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I am a product design student at the Ohio State University. This Quarter I am trying to learn more about arthritis and what can be done in the way of products to ease pain and allow people with arthritis to live more comfortably. I feel like this sight can help me and in return, I can help you.
For example, the arthritis foundation has "Ease of use" products. These products have been tested by people with arthritis and have had the most ease of use. I am looking to develop products like these or maybe you have insight on how things in your daily life can be changed to make you more comfortable. For example, scissors, door handles, exercising equipment.
There is a real opportunity to help here and I am interested in your input. You are the experts.

 

Please feel free to reply with any insight. I realize that studies have been done, but every body is different and it reacts differently to pain.

Things that could be addressed are...

What kind of arthritis you have.

How long have you had it?

Any therapy?

What do you do for a living?

When do you feel your best/worst?

What do you do for your hobbies?

Do you exercise?

I have discomfort when I…

I like to use (product name or description) because…

I wish there was something to… (Anything you’ve thought of to make a task easier)

Hi - You might want to also post this on the rheumatoid arthritis board -

Are you wanting us to post all of the info that you have asked for or do you want us to PM it to you

Thanks for trying to improve our lives!

You can reply in whatever way is more comfortable. Thank you so much!
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