5 BEST strengthening exercises for arthritic hips

Building strength is a powerful tool for hip arthritis relief ✅

If you have arthritic hips and are looking to feel stronger, more confident and balanced- this video will walk you through the best exercises. Starting with the easiest exercise and progressing in difficulty- here are 5 movements to master.

Learn from Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she shows you how to build up the appropriate muscles to support the hip. These include the glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and core.

Resistance training can be effective in helping to relieve symptoms of hip osteoarthritis like groin tightness, limping when walking, hip stiffness and front of the hip tightness. The goal is to make sure the strengthening exercises don't flare up arthritis pain. Only progress when your body is ready.

If you have sore hips, complete rest likely is not indicated. Movement can be a way to help to improve blood flow, flush out inflammation and reduce stiffness.

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Disclaimer: This video 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.

[wmbriggz]

Wait…I’m supposed to do these “consistently “? Smile……This channel is a life changer for me…thank you

[bfl]

Alyssa...I have done these exercises 2 days in a row and after hobbling with my right hip for years, these exercises are working..you are a true inspirational godsend. So grateful..thank you.

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[taherasaleem]

Dr Alyssa Kuhn, I am Dr Tahera, from Bothell. Would like to congratulate you on this brilliant video
You are doing a great service for the community. God bless you.

[patriciaorgas]

I struggle with embarrassment that I've let myself get so unfit. While I have some arthritis I knew it was muscle weakness and loss of stability and strength in my muscles and tendons and ligaments. I'd found other worthy videos but was too weak, inflexible, and unstable to do them without great discomfort the next day...meaning I wouldn't/couldnt continue without increasing pain killers. Your breaking down all movement to its increments first is the key to keeping me improving. I am so very thankful.

[claudenormandeau]

This lady is amazing how deeply she seems to care about every person she is talking to.

[katherineoverton]

I had physical therapy(ordered by an Orthopedic surgeon) for 6weeks, twice a week and I was doing the exercises at home as well. My hip was still on fire daily. I was absolutely miserable.

I saw my PCP 2weeks ago and she recommended your channel. I’ve been doing the strengthening exercises. I feel so much better! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[edgaracevedo]

Wow you know what you are talking about. Finally! I worked with 4 PT and 2 of them were DR. Same basic stretches, electric stimulus, ultra sound. I wish you were my PT! When you demonstrate the exercises, I can see your thigh muscles, calves being activated so you must have a strong core and muscle balance.

[cinnamongirl]

I work with pts doing physical therapy everyday. I always find it amazing how people are so quick to jump to the surgical route before trying exercise and getting rid of inflammatory foods. So glad you are spreading the word about this simple, non-invasive option that can decrease pain tremendously. Kudos to all of you who are willing to try something that will actually help your body heal instead of running to the doctor for more meds, shots, and surgery.

[ecrambler]

Thanking you for these exercises, and I appreciate how very clear you explain all details with images and schematics.

[texasstardust]

Miss Alyssa..., your concise explanations of these Exercises is so great, because
F o r m is so important to doing Exercises that improve ones Health and Life. .... and feeling confidence to do them CONSISTENTLY, as you stated.
Dr. Alyssa.... Your Channel is a Godsend, and I mean that ...I have suffered so much intermittent pain after a Tail Bone injury., and I can't begin to tell you how much your Channel has improved my functionality and " getting myself back " to a place where I was, prior to that taking place. 🙏🏻✨️👏🏻♡

[tallypupthompson]

Thanks, just came at the right time think I’m ready to proceed to these ones, can’t believe how far I’ve come since following you I could barely do your gentle seated and standing workout, now I was out pressure washing the yard for 2 days this weekend, l can’t say it’s all been easy, finding what irritated my hip and what helped, besides your targeted movements to gently release my hip it’s now the strength training I’ve been able to do, now I have more movement that’s really helping my progress, I’m still not able to climb a stair R leg leading it’s always the L but I believe this strength training will get me there eventually. I can now put all my weight on R hip and do proper weight transference in the stepping exercises, I always get a few in whilst waiting for the coffee machine to brew my first morning cup!

[NathalieEwanchuk]

I’m so grateful for you. You are giving me hope in improving my mobility and getting rid of the pain. Lack of mobility can make you old before your time. Keep moving everyone.

[KLeslie]

I’ve been searching for a handful of hip strengthening exercises and yours is just what I need. Even with the “easiest” exercise of squeezing the pillow I feel my hip muscles working. Great practice! ❤

[sylviancarpenter]

Thank you so much for all your videos--all that you teach and the way in which you teach is incredibly helpful and has kept me pain-free when I consistently do the exercises. The exercises you teach are better than taking a pain killer--it's truly amazing to me. Thank you!

[whisperingwings]

I really love that you explain what each exercise helps you do in daily life. I have been working my inner thighs for a few weeks now and that has been a great help! Thank you! Although, you need to tell us how we get those powerful legs you're walking on not kidding. I want those, I need those!! I'm tired of tripping over a speck of dust lol...not really funny tho.

[ycumbess]

Thank you for this. I have arthritis but I’m fairly young, mid 40’s. There’s a lot that I cannot do anymore and my mobility is limited. I have arthritic spine, knees, and right shoulder. These exercises look very good at improving mobility and working on weak areas with minimal weight and smaller range of movement. Very good for someone like me who should not be lifting heavy or doing high intensity exercises

[karengerula]

My balance is very bad on my right side. These exercises and your instructions have me working my hips and balance in a positive way! I feel good about doing them and your directions are exactly what I need. Thank you!❤

[kristyburton]

Your video has totally helped me 💯 percent. Thank you 🙏

[dangagliardi]

Great video Alyssa. My hip osteoarthritis has created a lot of pain in and around my kneecap. Especially getting in and out of the car is like "wow!" painful around the kneecap. In most cases, I feel these sharp pains in my kneecap vs. my hip mobility issues. Is this femoral pain syndrome? suggestions? I'm working to strengthen the hip area with exercises.

[esagirl]

This is wonderful! Thank you for the step by step on each of these. Helps everyone here watching this to be safe and make the most of these 5 exercises. Please ignore the pill who said you talk too much. Thank you for your great videos!❤