American Sign Language: "arthritis" The sign for "arthritis" shakes an "A" handshape. ARTHRITIS: Aniimated example: In a message dated 11/10/2011 10:58:23 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Marie writes: I have Rheumatiod Arthritis (RA) and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). They both make it difficult to sign sometimes and I have had people ask me if I am a beginner because I sign slowly. I am more of an intermediate then beginner. I usually spell out arthritis but I was wondering if there is a sign for it? It would make explaining it much easier. Thanks for your time, -- Marie Marie, Yes, there is a common sign for arthritis. You simply shake an "A" hand a couple times side to side a couple of inches. One of my students who had arthritis told me that she had her doctor write out a prescription for her to learn ASL as a therapeutic approach to dealing with her arthritis. By writing out a "prescription" it allowed her to deduct the cost of the class as a medical expense. (Note: Ha! Don't take that as either medical or legal advice. I just thought it was a rather clever way one person saved a bit of money come tax time.) - Dr. Bill Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT > You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "arthritis"

The sign for "arthritis" shakes an "A" handshape.

ARTHRITIS:

Aniimated example:

In a message dated 11/10/2011 10:58:23 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Marie writes:

I have Rheumatiod Arthritis (RA) and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). They both make it difficult to sign sometimes and I have had people ask me if I am a beginner because I sign slowly. I am more of an intermediate then beginner. I usually spell out arthritis but I was wondering if there is a sign for it? It would make explaining it much easier.
Thanks for your time,
-- Marie

Marie,
Yes, there is a common sign for arthritis. You simply shake an "A" hand a couple times side to side a couple of inches.
One of my students who had arthritis told me that she had her doctor write out a prescription for her to learn ASL as a therapeutic approach to dealing with her arthritis. By writing out a "prescription" it allowed her to deduct the cost of the class as a medical expense. (Note: Ha! Don't take that as either medical or legal advice. I just thought it was a rather clever way one person saved a bit of money come tax time.)
- Dr. Bill

Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!)
(You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.)

Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore."

Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT >

Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars