Are stiff joints making putting shoes & socks on impossible? 😣

Whether you have hip arthritis, knee arthritis, a history of a knee or hip replacement or simply have stiff joints, this figure 4 position can become difficult. It is possible to regain mobility to easily put socks and shoes on with arthritis. As a physical therapist and an osteoarthritis specialist, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn shows her top 3 favorite movements to help reduce stiffness and improve ease of this task.

The key movements you need are knee bending and hip external rotation. The movements described can help to improve both of these ranges of motion as well as a modified figure 4 position to help your body get used to it again. Joint stiffness can be tricky but with consistency you can get your joints moving again!

Remember the key to improving joint mobility and increasing ease of putting socks/shoes on is consistency. It may take a commitment over the next few weeks to see mobility increase.

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Disclaimer: This post is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.