What are some water exercises for a hip or knee with arthritis?
Knee bend (flexion/extension): Slowly raise one foot up to straighten out your knee. old straight 3 seconds. See figure 14. Knee to chest (combined stretch): Sit erect. Lift one knee and hug towards chest, hands under the thighs or over the knee to assist with the stretch. See figure 15. Spread eagle hip (abduction with knee extension): Sitting on the edge of the seat, straighten one knee. While holding it straight, slowly move it out to the side, hold 3 seconds, then bring it back to the center. Repeat with other leg. See figure 16. Leg swing (hip flexion/extension): Stand with left side to pool wall holding wall with left hand for balance. Keep knees straight. Lift right leg slowly forward to a comfortable height. If possible, hold leg for a count of 5 second, then slowly swing leg backward. Motion should only occur in hip (not waist or neck). Keep upper body straight at all times. Repeat with left leg–right side to wall. See figure 17. Knee lift (hip and knee flexion/extension): St
