How to get out of the bathtub with arthritic knees

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How to get out of the bathtub with arthritic knees

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Join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn as she shows you how to get out of the bathtub if you have knee arthritis or have a hard time kneeling. You'll also learn one trick you can use to be able to get in and out of the bathtub if it is really low or a deep tub.
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@lindsaylaverty9843 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t been in the bath tub for a couple of years. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I’m going to give it a go, as I really miss having a bath. 💕

@lindadavis5668 9 ай бұрын

I strap on knee pads, ( after draining the tub.) I then dry off fairly well while in the tub. Dry area around you, tub, etc. Have a make shift padding when rolling out of tub. Real thick carpet and a towel, blanket, etc. piled on top of each other. I keep drying area on floor. Better to take a few more minutes to avoid an injury. P.S. I take Tylenol 2 hours before bath, and before getting dressed, rub Voltaren Gel, OTC. on painful joints, or topical cream or patch. 😊

@toyaturner6826 5 ай бұрын

If l take a bath, l'm taking a shower afterwards to wash the dirty water off.

@jpatpat9360 3 ай бұрын

@@lindadavis5668 impossible if you can't kneel at all

@Yolocontendre Ай бұрын

Great idea, everyone has their own way of getting out or up. the fact that you started people thinking about how their limitations might achieve a bath is priceless. A warm bath with epsom salts is so very healing for arthritis. Feeling empowered to use our body in a way that safely works for us is likely to make our sleep, activity and mood better. Thank you❤

@arthritisadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and you're so welcome!

@marquitalarson2547 Жыл бұрын

SUPER helpful. It has been a long time since I’ve been able to take a bath.

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jeanniepurcella8363 11 ай бұрын

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@PatNewman1000 Жыл бұрын

You are so generous with your videos. This one is so helpfull for safety in the bath.

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

Hope it helps!

@Kathryn.K 4 ай бұрын

I already know I wouldn't be able to do this, aside from the issues I have with my knees I also have bad shoulders especially the one I have limited mobility with that arm and with the technique you're showing a person would have to have good shoulders with no issues especially the arm furthest from the floor that's being extended more.

@linnysmiler5683 4 ай бұрын

Omg it worked, thank you so much. No longer turning around and getting up on mu knees 😊

@arthritisadventure 4 ай бұрын

yep!

@ravent3016 Жыл бұрын

I do this, but I also use a folded, dry towel on the end of the tub as padding and to help grip in case the edge of the tub and my hands are wet.

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

Whatever works best for you! ♥️

@mariateresasalvi9672 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I've been on Amazon for hours looking for something to help with no help. I was looking into a bathtub cut out too. Definitely going to do a dry run tomorrow.

@jpatpat9360 3 ай бұрын

I haven't been able to bath for more than 5 years and I really miss it. What you haven't considered is when one has no strength in the arms because of arthritis in the shoulder joints. Also hauling yourself out of a bath full of water - its harder to pull yourself out of water than an empty bath. I live alone and have nobody to help me. Arthritis it seldom confined to only one joint - you are lucky if its only your knees

@dthomas4501 3 ай бұрын

Just found this very helpful site and was reading the comments and saw yours. I too live alone (the dog is not going to help me) so your situation resonated with me, lol. I am on the local commission on aging and an researching this topic for people in our area. I think the hints she gave in this video were great but you are quite right about the additional issue if you don't have arm strength. I'm a bath nut! I take showers to refresh but I need a bath to relax so I am further research automatic bathtub chairs. There is a video on KZfaq about one but I have yet to see a video about another one that has a swivel seat for even more convenient access. There are a bunch of them on Amazon but I would like to find a showroom so I can try it before I recommend it to the folks in my town. One of these might work for you but read the return policy carefully. We are all used to the easy returns on Amazon but some of these bath products cost $400+ and require that you pay the postage ($200+) if you need to return it. That is why I need to test before I recommend. Here is a link to one product that I'm researching.: www.amazon.com/Tranquilo-Electric-SAFESWIVEL-Rotating-Capacity/dp/B086P7VNGH/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1FW7W3HHDSISV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r90-eScaQfvhjndW7O99gMQHGN9pWBSzexaCFQVcZ8yNzQu6s-EKeEWvuUU7IDmrn8l2o5C1jZ_LgKBFRD_Ccc9RUFYYGQ4xrsWz1yGTjuqsV_fRS3nqhfscLYHTASRlACInWBRp2BSkCTCnculzt9ru6BlRqT6BbA-MS-eVgAJBhR6IkWYrNFPRgdzRD7R4l9RvQmVu00UigqnC-os4wysaY_l3ShzcLJjbYLJHE83GwUSEk07Ve6K_9JB5qJkQV1KrLDPn9_lltnnYEqj7blkoD_JLv43nUe84Ba_S3co.BXNk9NKwsYSFbVYyLJf2LPiRSxQxr7k8sFo7q3v7Q4I&dib_tag=se&keywords=bathtub+automatic+chairs+for+the+elderly&qid=1714085038&sprefix=bathtub+automated+chairs+for+the+elderly%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.1740e8b9-be2d-46a4-a376-9d8efb903409

@jpatpat9360 3 ай бұрын

@@dthomas4501 so nice to make contact with someone like you. I'm in South Africa unfortunately and there are no support systems here other than committing oneself to an assisted-living old age home, which not only would I hate as it means being confined to a room but is also hellish expensive which I couldn't afford. I'm a widow in her 70s and live in sn apartment; my only child (son) emigrated to the UK in 2022 and I'm not allowed in even though they are well off. My lae husband dudn't leave me a pension so I survive but am not comfortably off. I try to be positive but the future feels s bit scary being totally alone and no close friends neatby. A possible solution to thd bath isdur would be a type of Japanese bath, which is basically a sitz bath. I used to have a construction business and also a designer. I believe one could build a modified type of Japanese bath out of brick and cement and have smooth lines and then fibreglassed. Basicailly you'd be seated, with 2 grab rails on either side, but with a long enough seat so you could be seni-reclined but fully under water up to your neck. I don't know if you can visualise? A proper Japanese bath wouldn't suit as its only for siakung not washing - you have to shower first. Hope this gives yoh some ideas. I'd thought of an British bath lift but they're expensive and our exchange rate here is bad making it unaffordable, and I have an oval bath so probably wouldn't suit

@jpatpat9360 3 ай бұрын

@@dthomas4501 sent you a nice long reply with an idea fot a Japanese bath and it seems to have been taken down - totally gone! Not going to try again...

@dthomas4501 3 ай бұрын

@jpatpat9360 I rarely understand how these sites work. Thanks for the effort. I will try to google the item. Hope we both find something because there are few things as relaxing as a nice warm bath!!!

@jpatpat9360 3 ай бұрын

@@dthomas4501 thx. Unfortunately I live in South Africa... even if I could order a bath through Amazon it would be exorbitantly expensive with our shocking exchange rate.

@opinionated4219 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to trying this method. It looks so simple and the idea of adding some cushioning makes a lot of sense. My only continuing concern is not being strong enough to pull myself up, but maybe your method will eliminate that issue. Thank you!

@Janetl62 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I needed this one and will use your techniques on getting out. I am definitely going to get some of the foam to sit on to bring myself up and keep some water in the tub.

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

Hot tub cushions can also work great too!

@mariefc8504 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you. ❤ I had a LTKR 7 weeks ago and have just been cleared for baths, pools and hot springs! I am going to try this.

@catherinesmith4659 6 ай бұрын

I had both of my knees replaced and as of yet it is very painful to kneel on them have not had a bath in years I always take a shower I still like to bathe in the shower but I love to soak I am going to try this and hopefully it works I appreciate your time and your knowledge thank you ever so much

@probrinzine Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! I was looking for ways to get out of my inground pool that doesn't have a ladder but has a landing. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

@carmelabologna9051 17 күн бұрын

Please, please can you show how to GET INTO the tub. I have problem knees and I just can't figure out how to get down into the tub. I can get out more easily. I am desperate to take baths again. You are so amazing with all your great tips and have helped me so much. I hope you can help again!

@sallybowman1581 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I thought I would never be able to soak in the bath again. Will be doing a dry run to try this ( when my husband is around!)

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

It can be possible to enjoy baths again! ♥️

@TheGinbibi Жыл бұрын

Just did a quick dry run. It worked pretty well! I don’t have a textured tub, so will try again tomorrow with pool shoes that are textured

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea with the pool shoes

@majesea Ай бұрын

Love these tips thank you! Love your channel so helpful ❤

@teresacrowley4076 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for taking the time to make this video. Greatly appreciate you making this. Ive never seen a video on how to safely get out of a bath. Im struggling for years with it. 🙏🙏🙏

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

I hope this helps!!

@Mary-el3pi 7 ай бұрын

I just found these videos and immediately subscribed! I love taking baths but have resorted to turning around and getting on my knees to « haul » myself out of the tub. Hope to try this tonight! Now to find the videos about your hips not working after sitting for a while!!

@arthritisadventure 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you're a new subscriber! Welcome and I'm glad you like the videos!

@metulj22 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I just found your site... I hope to find some good advice (already have some). I was a keen hiker up until my recent diagnosis of RA (December 2022). Now after one month on meds I feel so much better. Already started walking (biggest problems remain in my ankles). While I was still waiting for my appointement with rheumatologist I tried to ease the pain and rigidity with warm hottubs, but yes, always feared standing up afterward. The problem with me was I had arthritis of knees, ankles, hips and most of all wrists and knuckles, so I could not be able to grab onto something while attempting to get out of the tub. What I had to do, and I found that by myself: I turned onto a belly, found some support on my elbows to get up, get on all 4, and from that position somehow got up. Now it is much easier, knees are better (I can squat), but wrists are still in improvement. You might show any other techniques for painful wrists and knees?

@charlestonscnative9083 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! I will try a dry run tomorrow. 🤞 I have missed having a long soak instead of just showers; it's been over a year. Thanks for sharing this with us!

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@debbeleigh1930 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤ Very helpful! Especially the pads.

@arthritisadventure 3 ай бұрын

So glad!

@ritamariekelley4077 5 ай бұрын

The cushions--perfect! Thank You! aren't you glad you got that doctorate?:)

@WigsGlam 15 күн бұрын

Great video! Do you have anything regarding if your shoulders are weak how to get out of the tub?

@bar8419 Ай бұрын

My new idea to take a bath. Not perfected yet. I have bad knees and haven't taken a bath for 5 years. I cant take it anymore. Where there is a will, there is a way....... With water in the tub, and using the add and subtract method, I will start with a high position and sit on a number of stacked garden cushions (a number -6?- of gardening cushions)... Then... gradually reducing the cushions until I can lie down in the tub.... Then to get out of the tub by putting one pillow after another under my butt, so it is high enough to stand up easily (like getting off a chair)..... I will experiment until I can take a bath again. Hopefully I will be able to maneuver it so it will be like getting off a chair.... i have hope! I would love to see a video if you think it would help others.

@arthritisadventure Ай бұрын

Welcome!

@dthomas4501 3 ай бұрын

Great information! Just subscribed. Thank you!

@arthritisadventure 3 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@katieperry7891 Жыл бұрын

Love this tytytyty

@yubantwo2086 9 ай бұрын

After breaking my shoulder, I couldn't take a bath for more than a year, and in that time, my hip osteoarthritis sealed the deal. If my hips are lower than my knees, I am practically paralyzed ('just watched your demonstration about getting up from low chairs. I can't keep my heels on the ground while propelling myself up.). "You look very young but move like an old person," I was told 12 years ago already. I still look young until I move. Your tips are helping to give me hope of regaining mobility even if, ultimately, I may be forced to have hip replacement).

@markhetz1119 9 ай бұрын

Oh my I love the cushion idea I’m 56 and having major problem with my knee

@barbaramiller349 5 ай бұрын

You make this look easy. I want a bath so bad but the last time I had one I hurt myself. I cracked my head on the wall and had bruises everywhere

@madfan1593 Жыл бұрын

I have ankles that ache so bad, so how do I pull that off with my bad knees and weak ankles

@jillbeans1573 Жыл бұрын

Oh my! This is what I really want. A good long soak in the tub. What exercises would be beneficial to building leg strength (or upper body strength) to increase the chances of the dry run success. I am still having difficulty getting up from a low chair with no arms.

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

The movements shown in this video can be helpful: Two SIMPLE ways to help you get out of a low chair or stand from a low toilet kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdZybNaV19W1Z6c.html

@jillbeans1573 Жыл бұрын

@@arthritisadventure Thank You!!!

@dfalco2138 Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@arthritisadventure Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@dfalco2138 20 күн бұрын

@@arthritisadventure I tried this method. My weak knee is my right. My tub is situated so I thought this would work perfectly. But alas I’m not strong enough in my thighs, I think. I have several physical constraints to working out. I can’t do anything that puts pressure on my back or that would cause straining in my abdomen. I need exercises that build leg strength without using my core, I guess.

@mosaiciste 9 ай бұрын

This is great! Thank you Alyssa. I stopped using my tub (I love baths) and have been showering. I'm excited to try out your suggestion. It's doable!

@catherinerodrigue8547 8 ай бұрын

What is the name of the this product??

@marecee1054 29 күн бұрын

I found this video interesting and decided to tried this method out tonight. However it didn't work for me. For one, when I'm trying to get out, I'm not wearing socks, or clothes, and the bathtub still has residual water leftover. You need better gripping in order to do this!

@Jean-ni6of 11 ай бұрын

My shower has four grab bars. And my phone is ALWAYS in reach. I wouldn't consider sitting in my tub.

@arthritisadventure 11 ай бұрын

Only do what you are comfortable with

@juanitamaxwell2093 3 ай бұрын

I do this when I sit on the floor never thought about a bath tube

@arthritisadventure 3 ай бұрын

Yep.

@yoohootube 3 ай бұрын

this is such a nice deep tub

@rabindramanshrestha142 5 ай бұрын

I have osteoarthritis in both knee & regenerative arthritis, walking is very difficult due to pain in my knee. Please advise for exercise

@paintilludrop 9 ай бұрын

Small tub, looks like you can not stretch legs. Idea of water in tub was interested

@loveblue2 3 ай бұрын

This is exactly like the tub in the new build home we moved into 4 years ago. Even at just 5"7", I can't extend my legs flat on the bottom of the tub, which defeats the whole purpose of a relaxing soak. Saving for the cost of replacement and installation of a tub we can actually soak in.

@LisaCSCO 8 ай бұрын

2:32

@faustinabeninato948 Жыл бұрын

You are wonderful, but this is a prescription for a Nursing Home.

@andreakohuch9118 27 күн бұрын

Use a bath chair!

@faustinabeninato948 Жыл бұрын

It is safer to get a Walk-In Tub.

@arthritisadventure Жыл бұрын

yes, but not everyone has access to one

@noemichavez2407 Жыл бұрын

Some of us can’t afford to upgrade it

@sandybo9097 11 ай бұрын

Its always that one bougie person that comments

@brianag9726 11 ай бұрын

With a walk in tub, don’t you still have to get up after a bath?

@Kathryn.K 4 ай бұрын

A lot of people are in rentals that don't have a walk-in tub but even if a person did have a walk-in tub a lot of people that like to be in the bathtub like to lay down in the water like myself a walk-in tub you can't lay down.