How to Walk Better with Arthritis- 3 Simple Tips

It's possible to walk with ease even if you have arthritis!

The key is understanding the important steps to support your joints without further irritating them. In this video you'll learn what to prioritize to get started on your journey to enjoying walking again.

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist discusses the importance of balance, leg strength and feeling confident putting full bodyweight through each leg. She also shows how to easily incorporate it into your daily routine so it doesn't even feel like exercise!

Without the right action steps, walking may continue to become more difficult. Walking is such a vital activity of everyday life so it's key to make sure it feels good to you. Even with knee arthritis, hip arthritis, back pain and/or ankle arthritis, it's possible to build up the support in your joints to keep them from hurting.

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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.

[RoseTheOverMakeupArtist]

Dear heaven I'm so glad I found you I'm 75 I used to be so physically fit when I was young could do one arm push-ups and walk 5 mi now I basically just do some mild housework can't work in the yard anymore My back is killing me My knees are giving away my thumbs Doctor just said I have rheumatoid arthritis severe but just left it at that so I'm trying to find some way to help myself and thank God I found you Because I'm going to hold on to the kitchen sink exercise and try that for beginner My quality of life is becoming terrible I'm in so much pain God bless you and happy Valentine's Day to you dear Lord you must help a lot of people because I really need your channel God bless❤

[aqhasassy]

I’m 72 but walk like I’m 100, L hip, R knee, Low back damaged nerves.
You’re exercises are so easy to apply & realistic.
Thank you! 🌻

[BernadettePenaflor]

Good afternoon Dr Alyssa, I'm from Philippines a stroke patient almost 7yrs now. I have a limited movement like limping in walking as well as
Knee bones to bones grinding. When I walked it hurts my knee. Since I saw your exercises in you tube just two days ago I started doing the exercises and it lessen the pain in my knees. Your knee exercises help me a lot. Thanks you very much Dr Alyssa.❤😊

[JaniceJenkinson]

Love how you incorporate exercises into our daily routine, no excuses now. Also clear, understandable language. Straight to the point. Also you always add alternatives for us to build up on to reach the goal. I love that. Best of everything to you. Big THANK YOU!

[NELLIE-]

I took your advice & I force myself to stand up FAST! I also do half knee squats & I'm not hurting like I did. So I subscribed to your channel. You are mighty fit & I was afraid you would be like our local Physical Therapists who are retired Camp Pendleton, Calif Marines who tell you to do push ups within 30 seconds. I don't even THINK THAT FAST, little alone move. But I'm feeling so much better & wanted to THANK YOU.

[kate]

Love Her. So generous. Beautiful Voice.

[velmaholcombe]

I walk 2 miles a day, except Sunday, and I going to a water park on Saturday, I'm 72 and have arthritis in both knees, thanks for the info.

[katiejo]

You are the best. Easy exercises to incorporate each day

[bonniep.]

Thank you so much dear. God bless you. I’m watching your videos regularly now and applying what you say. I’ve gotten in bad shape at 69 years of age. With the grace of God and your help, I’m going to heal. You are awesome.

[JaniceJenkinson]

Greatful to have found you. I've been diagnosed with a trendenburg gait. I've been to different p.t.s always the same. Your totally the real deal. Your sincereity, caring and commitment shine through. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I am motivated to try your suggestions.

[evapaula-rerp]

Thank you so much for sharing this message I’m 64 🙏🙏

[karlsquell]

Alyssa, I'm insanely grateful for finding your channel... this helps me a lot with my knee osteoarthritis. Many greetings from Germany.

[goldencalf]

The brushing the teeth exercise is genius

[taniawatrelot]

Thank you. It gives me courage . I was bad before a surgery for spinal stenosis which is not a success....but your exercices help me not to give up...😊

[lawrenceweinzimer]

Alyssa's presentation is succinct, pertinent, personable, as always. If you don't need these exercises now, if you're fortunate to live long enough, you will definitely eventually utilize.
Ah, thank Alyssa for good deeds done each day
😊 !

[niloebrahimi]

Hello, I’m so glad to found your videos.I have 84 years old mom with Rheumatoid arthritis, she did
Surgery her back last year . She had a good surgery but after that she lost her mobility power and most of time she is laying down but she can walk with walker . I love to help her to feel better if I can have your advise to start with her .

[britgou]

Thank your so much for these marvellous exercises. I discovered you this morning and am very Happy to get you know. God bless you.❤

[mommiedearest]

You are a life saver! Thanks for these tips.

[kmsy]

I subscribed you recently as I was looking some exercises for my knee replacement, so far your videos are really helping me with walking and strength your leg and hip muscles, , many thanks . My range of motion and extention after two months stil under 60 and so disappointing but today I started doing your exercises and using pedal bike too . Today my steps alsmot 3000 and up . Have stiffness so doctor told me take anything to keep you moving . I live outside of US I wish was close so I can cone for physio with you 😢as I am really tired of everything

[lindagoh]

Thank you so much, Alyssa. You have been a great help to me.