Adventuring with Arthritis

Do your hips feel stiff after sitting? If standing up leaves you hunched over, unsteady, or struggling through your first few steps, these gentle hip arthritis exercises may help your body feel more prepared to move. In this episode, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn shares three simple movements for hip stiffness after sitting. You can perform the first two exercises while seated, making them helpful at home, at work, while traveling, or before getting out of a chair. You’ll learn how to: • Activate your glutes and hamstrings before standing • Gently engage the muscles along the sides of your hips • Use side-to-side weight shifts to prepare your hips for walking • Adjust each movement based on your comfort and ability • Recognize three common seated exercises that may irritate sensitive hips These exercises may be especially helpful if you experience hip osteoarthritis, groin stiffness, difficulty standing after sitting, discomfort during your first few steps, or stiffness after traveling. The goal is not to force your hips through pain. It is to use comfortable movement to help your muscles become active and make the transition from sitting to walking feel smoother. Want more guided workouts created specifically for people with osteoarthritis and joint pain? Start your free trial of Adventurers for Life: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/start Share this episode with someone who struggles with stiff hips after sitting and help them discover a more comfortable way to get moving again. This episode is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Complete at your own risk.

Looking for knee arthritis pain relief without surgery? In this episode, physical therapist Alyssa Kuhn shares five knee-strengthening exercises designed to help you build stronger, more supportive muscles without overwhelming painful knees. You’ll begin with simple seated movements and gradually work toward more challenging exercises for walking, stairs, balance, squats, and lunges. Each exercise includes easier options, practical modifications, and a clear goal to help you decide when you may be ready to move forward. You’ll learn how to practice: • Seated leg extensions for stronger thighs • Standing heel lifts for the backs of your legs • Modified chair squats without plopping into the chair • Front-foot elevated lunges for knee strength and stair confidence • A supported balance exercise that strengthens your legs and hips Whether you have knee osteoarthritis, stiff or painful knees, difficulty climbing stairs, or uncertainty about exercising with arthritis, this episode will help you find a manageable place to begin. You do not need to push through significant pain or attempt every exercise at once. Start with the movement that fits your current ability, listen to your body, and gradually build toward about 20 comfortable repetitions. Ready for more guidance? Start your free trial of Adventurers for Life and follow a progressive workout program designed specifically for people with osteoarthritis and joint pain: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/start Discover how stronger leg and hip muscles can support your knees, improve everyday movement, and help you stay active with greater confidence. This episode is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Complete at your own risk.

FREE Shoe Checklist: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/shoes/Finding the best shoes for arthritis is essential for reducing foot pain and improving your daily mobility. Learn exactly what to look for to ensure your footwear provides the stability and comfort your feet need.This video breaks down four critical features to evaluate when shopping for footwear. Whether you are managing hip or knee arthritis, joint stiffness, foot pain, bunion, balance concerns or difficulty walking, selecting the right shoes can make a significant difference in how you move throughout the day. A physical therapist explains the simplest things to look for that help protect your joints and minimize discomfort during daily activities.It can be overwhelming when trying to decide on the best pair of shoes for your body. After this video you'll know 4 features to help you make the best decision for your joints. Best shoes for knee arthritis: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/best-shoes-for-knee-arthritis/Best shoes for hip arthritis: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/best-shoes-for-hip-arthritis/

Strengthen stiff, weak, or painful hips with five simple chair exercises you can do at home. These seated hip exercises work the muscles surrounding the entire hip joint to help improve mobility and make walking, stair climbing, and everyday movement feel easier. Physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn guides you through: • Seated marches for the front of the hips and core • Seated side steps for hip strength and mobility • Pillow squeezes for the inner thighs • Heel push-downs for the glutes and backs of the hips • Seated straight leg raises for the thighs, hips, and core You’ll also learn modifications for each exercise, including easier options for limited strength or mobility and resistance-band variations when you are ready for more challenge. These joint-friendly chair exercises are especially helpful for older adults and anyone navigating hip arthritis, hip stiffness, weakness, difficulty walking, or trouble climbing stairs. Start with one or two exercises or complete all five for a well-rounded seated hip-strengthening routine. Ready for more than individual exercises? Adventurers for Life gives you a step-by-step, joint-friendly workout plan based on your current abilities, so you can build strength, balance, and mobility without guessing what to do next. Start your free 14-day trial. No credit card required: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/start Not medical advice. Try at your own risk.

Do squats and lunges cause knee pain or feel impossible because of arthritis, weakness, or stiffness? You do not necessarily need to stop doing these important movements. You may simply need a version that better matches what your knees can handle right now. In this episode, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn shares four knee-friendly squat and lunge modifications. You’ll learn how raising the height of a chair, using your arms for support, practicing a step-back march, and elevating your front foot can make these exercises feel more manageable. Squats and lunges help build the strength and control needed to stand from a chair, get off the toilet, rise from the floor, step over obstacles, and stay confident on your feet. Learn how to work on these movements without forcing painful traditional versions. Ready for a structured exercise plan designed for joint pain, arthritis, strength, balance, and mobility? Start your 14-day free trial of Adventurers for Life at: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/start

Is walking every day enough exercise to keep your legs strong, your joints supported, and your balance steady as you get older? Walking is excellent exercise, but it may not challenge your body enough to maintain the strength and mobility needed for stairs, lower chairs, uneven ground, and other everyday activities. In this episode, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn explains the important gaps that walking alone may leave and how to fill them with just a few minutes of additional movement. You’ll learn simple exercises to help you: • Build leg strength with sit-to-stands • Improve side-to-side balance with lateral steps • Strengthen different muscles with backward stepping • Reduce hip stiffness with hip circles • Maintain knee mobility with alternating knee bends • Feel stronger and more confident while walking and climbing stairs Each exercise can be modified based on your current strength, balance, and mobility. You don’t have to give up walking or add a long workout. These short strength, balance, and mobility exercises can complement your daily walk and help your body stay prepared for the activities you love. Ready for a complete plan instead of guessing which exercises to do? Adventurers for Life gives you a step-by-step, joint-friendly workout path based on your current abilities. Start your free 14-day trial. No credit card required: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/start

What can just 20 sit-to-stands a day really do for your body? In this episode, physical therapist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT explains the surprising benefits of this simple daily movement. Learn how it can strengthen the muscles that support your joints, improve balance, support heart health, help manage blood sugar, strengthen your bones, and make everyday activities easier. If you're looking for one simple habit to help you stay strong, mobile, and independent as you age, this episode is a great place to start. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life Weighted vests are everywhere right now. If you have arthritis, you're probably wondering whether they're safe for your joints and whether they actually do what people say for bone health. Today I'm giving you the honest answer to both. The research is more nuanced than the trend suggests, and knowing what a weighted vest can and can't do will help you decide if it's actually worth trying. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by starting your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life. Turmeric, fish oil, glucosamine, collagen; the supplement aisle can feel overwhelming when you have arthritis. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT gives you a straight, research-backed look at what actually helps, what doesn't live up to the hype, and the one thing no supplement can replace. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement. The brands below have been independently tested and approved by ConsumerLab . Turmeric / Curcumin A1 Vitality Turmeric Curcumin (top pick for enhanced absorption) Doctor’s Best High Absorption Curcumin Kirkland Signature (Costco) Turmeric 1,000 mg Life Extension Super Bio-Curcumin (top pick without black pepper) Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric Root2 Turmeric Extract Curcumin C3 Complex Fish Oil / Omega-3 Nature Made Fish Oil Minis OceanBlue Professional Omega-3 2,100 Spectrum Fish Oil Omega-3 Collagen Sparkle Wellness Collagen For Healthy Joints (top pick for joints) Ancient Nutrition Collagen Peptides — Unflavored Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Glucosamine + Chondroitin Kirkland Signature (Costco) Advanced Glucosamine Chondroitin (top pick) Nutramax Cosamin DS For Joint Health Boswellia Swanson Boswellia Serrata Extract (top pick) Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Take the next step towards your arthritis adventure journey and make pain relief possible by starting your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life. You've probably been told to walk more. And walking does have real benefits like blood sugar regulation, balance and cardiovascular health. But if it's the only thing you're doing for your arthritis and joint pain, there's a significant gap in your routine. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist explains why your muscles and bones need to be challenged to grow, and what that looks like in practice. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life If you have been told there is not much you can do about arthritis, this episode is for you. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT breaks down why so many people end up feeling like joint pain is just something to accept, and why the evidence tells a very different story. You will hear what the research actually says about feeling better with osteoarthritis, why movement matters more than most people realize, and real stories from people who chose not to accept limitations as their final answer. An active life with arthritis is possible. This episode shows you why. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life Squats got a bad reputation. The research disagrees. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist, explains why squats are not the enemy, how to do them safely with joint pain, and why building leg strength might be the most important thing you can do for your knees. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

I’m responding to the most thought-provoking, relatable, and even surprising things you’ve shared. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it just me?”—this one’s for you. Let’s talk through it together. We will discuss pain with walking, deciding on surgery, quads or glutes and much more! When I started this channel, my goal was to provide the best resources and support for those with osteoarthritis. As a physical therapist I know firsthand how powerful movement can be for osteoarthritis relief. There can be a lot of misconceptions out there and I wanted to clear a few things up to make sure you are on the right path. Videos mentioned: 5 Proven Tips to Walk Longer Without Pain or Discomfort https://youtu.be/-2IZPe-4504 3 Exercises Everyone Over 60 MUST DO for Total Body Strength https://youtu.be/oMrnI_EXHqk 5 Quad Strengthening Exercises VITAL for Better Knee Health https://youtu.be/pLhk_tCy76o TOP 3 Standing Glute Exercises to Support Arthritic Joints https://youtu.be/aUQjg8J23qQ Avoid Joint Replacement Regret: 5 Questions You MUST Ask Yourself https://youtu.be/ZGDxCqdhQbQ 3 Exercises to Relieve Neuropathy in Feet & Legs https://youtu.be/Ah7O9lBhErs 3 Simple Chair Exercises to Help You Walk Better https://youtu.be/HpQuLytlriQ Follow us on social media: Website: https://keeptheadventurealive.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventurealive Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventurealive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventurealive/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/adventurealive/_created/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/alyssaadventurealive Podcast: https://osteoarthritis.buzzsprout.com 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. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Stretching isn't the best for tight hamstrings...❌ Instead, strengthening the hamstrings can be effective in reducing both pain and tightness! Stretching may actually increase irritation to the muscle. Specific strengthening exercises can make your hamstrings feel flexible and mobile again. One of the main reasons muscles become tight is due to weakness. Your body then turns to tightening the muscle to achieve stability. This is why hamstring strengthening can be incredibly effective. Join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she takes you through 4 hamstring strengthening exercises to reduce tightness, pain and injury. Choose one of these or all of them to start focusing on. The key is making sure the exercises feel good. Follow us on social media: Website: https://keeptheadventurealive.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventurealive Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventurealive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventurealive/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/adventurealive/_created/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/alyssaadventurealive Podcast: https://osteoarthritis.buzzsprout.com Amazon store: https://amazon.com/shop/adventurealive 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. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

It is POSSIBLE to find relief from stiff joints in the morning! You just need the right strategies to help you. Stiff joints in the morning is a common symptom of osteoarthritis. It may take up to 30 minutes of moving around for the stiffness to subside. There may even be accompanying joint pain as well. You are not alone in experiencing this. As a physical therapist, I wanted to shed light on how you can reduce both morning stiffness and joint pain so you can set yourself up for success during the day. Join me, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT and osteoarthritis specialist, as I explain 10 strategies on how to best get a good night's sleep and help you feel better in the morning. Wins are inspired by members of Adventurers for Life, my arthritis workout program. Learn more about it here: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/adventurers-for-life-free-trial/ If you'd like to join the Arthritis Newsletter and get osteoarthritis tips sent to your email each week, sign up here: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/newsletter/ Follow us on social media: Website: https://keeptheadventurealive.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventurealive Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventurealive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventurealive/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/adventurealive/_created/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/alyssaadventurealive Podcast: https://osteoarthritis.buzzsprout.com Amazon store: https://amazon.com/shop/adventurealive 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. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Food can have incredible anti-inflammatory effects! Eating the right foods can contribute to reduced arthritis pain, reduced stiffness and can help to preserve the joint, preventing progression of osteoarthritis. Including certain foods into your osteoarthritis diet can make you feel so much better and give you more freedom to move. In this video, join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis as she explains which foods can be beneficial in reducing inflammation and helping your arthritic joints feel better. There is also one ingredient that can wreak havoc on arthritic joints and can actually lead to more inflammation. Learn about this towards the end of the video. Making a change to your diet to include broccoli, walnuts, blueberries and fatty fish can make a big difference in reducing overall inflammation and seeing improvements in your symptoms related to osteoarthritis. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

It is possible to prevent the spread and progression of osteoarthritis ✅ In order to do so, it's important to make sure you understand what osteoarthritis is and what is actually going on inside of your joints...as many people are led astray. Osteoarthritis is not solely a "wear and tear" condition and this is good news because it means relief is possible. Research has uncovered that inflammation is one of the big drivers in the progression of osteoarthritis. Taking a look at what increases inflammation as well as how you can modify those factors is key to stopping your arthritis from getting worse. If you're looking for a guided journey to stop the progression of osteoarthritis, head to the Adventurers for Life free trial: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/adventurers-for-life-free-trial/ Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Your entire body is connected. The way each joint moves and how strong each is matters. One of the biggest mistakes I see people making as a physical therapist is only focusing on the painful joint. For example, when dealing with knee pain- most people only do localized exercises for the knee- ignoring the rest of the body. In order to be successful in pain relief, strength and mobility- you have to focus on the big picture. This episode discusses what you need to know and how to get started. If you're ready to get started on your arthritis adventure journey, head to the 14 day Free Trial of Adventurers for Life: https://keeptheadventurealive.com/adventurers-for-life-free-trial/ Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

Surprisingly enough, cycling may not be as effective as you think. But when you look at the reasoning, it begins to make sense... I recently came across a research article titled: " Stationary cycling exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis " that looked into if cycling is effective at reducing certain symptoms for those with knee osteoarthritis. It turns out, it can be helpful for pain but not so much for long term stiffness and mobility. In this episode I'll share the findings of the research as well as a strategy you can use to help fill in the gaps in terms of balance, range of motion and full body strength. Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.

In this episode of "Adventuring with Osteoarthritis," Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, a physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist, shares five crucial things that everyone should know about arthritis. Despite living with arthritis, it is still possible to lead a life filled with adventure and joy. Dr. Kuhn emphasizes that pain is not always an indication of negative joint changes and explores the importance of understanding the messages your body is sending. She also debunks the belief that surgery is the only solution, highlighting alternative options for pain relief. Additionally, Dr. Kuhn discusses the role of weight loss, the impact of exercise on arthritis, and the importance of considering the entire body when addressing joint pain. With practical tips and inspiring insights, this episode will empower listeners to take control of their arthritis and live life to the fullest. Tune in to learn how to keep your adventure alive while managing osteoarthritis. For the next steps, make sure to check out Dr. Kuhn's signature program 'Adventurers for Life.' Learn more here www.keeptheadventurealive.com/start . Follow me on social media : > My website > Follow me on Instagram > Subscribe to my YouTube channel This episode 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. Unlock your FREE 14 day trial of Adventurers for Life.