I have real problems with the joints in my thumbs. I don't have compression gloves, but I do have a pair of gardening gloves that are sticky and they fit real snug. I use them when I am quilting and they really help my hands and they hold onto the quilt so I don't have problems.
As far as scissors --- I have to switch frequently between the spring loaded and non-spring loaded ones since using either one for any length of time cause a lot of pain in my thumb joints.
When I piece or rotary cut I wear something called a soft splint that supports my thumb, wraps around my hand and leaves my fingers and the tip of my thumb free.
I use the ergonomic Olfa cutter -- it does not hit the thumb joint the way the bent one does and I can use it longer.