The following exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles around these joints.
Strong muscles give the joints better stability while they are in motion.
Whenever you get a chance, use your fingers and hands to squeeze the putty and manipulate it into different shapes. Try to get one or two 10-minute squeezing sessions in each day. It may be easier to keep Silly Putty near the television so you can exercise your fingers while watching your favorite show. If you are under a doctor's care for any serious condition, or are taking any other drugs, you should talk to your doctor if you want to know more or have other questions. A plastic gallon-size milk bottle is an ideal piece of exercise equipment for people with osteoarthritis.