A. Proper rest Rheumatoid arthritis patients tend to feel tired, so adequate rest is an important method of treatment. There should be short rest during the day as much as possible, and there should be sufficient sleep at night. The aim is to avoid permanent deformation of the joints; to reduce joint pain during daily activities; to provide an alternative way to solve difficulties in certain activities of daily living; and to avoid further development of the disease. Principles of joint protection: 1. Use larger and stronger joints When joints become inflamed, they become unstable and more susceptible to injury. When force is used, fine joints such as finger joints are more likely to become deformed. Therefore, in daily life, patients should try to use larger and more powerful joints, such as lifting heavy objects, using the arm and elbow joints instead of the fingers, and using the palm of the hand for support instead of just the fingers. 2. Avoid joints to maintain a movement for a long time Such as do not stand for a long time, sit down at the appropriate time to rest. When sitting, you should often change your sitting position, change the position of your feet, stretch the muscles and bones of your lower limbs, or get up and walk around. Should avoid prolonged flexion of the fingers, such as writing, knitting, typing, repairing, should stop from time to time to rest and stretch the fingers. 3, to avoid joints in a deformed position, maintain the correct posture Whether in sleep, walking or sitting, to maintain good posture. When unscrewing the cap of a bottle, do not just use your fingers to unscrew, you should use your palm with pressure to unscrew. When sitting, the knee should not be overly flexed, and both feet should be flat on the ground. 4. Pay attention to the pain of the joints. If you feel joint pain when moving, stop the activity immediately and check whether the activity method is improper. 5.Reduce the physical exertion of work and daily life Such as the placement of items at home should be scientific and reasonable, light and infrequently used items should be placed in high places, commonly used items should be placed within reach, and bulky and infrequently used items should be placed under the cabinet. Arrange the procedure of work. Try to use tools to reduce bending, climbing high and squatting low, and use trolleys to save energy. 6. Pay attention to the balance of work and rest, and adjust according to the condition. If arthritis worsens, increase rest time.