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How to Help Prevent Stiff Joints in a Bedridden Elderly Person

Bedridden or very inactive elderly people can develop stiff, painful joints when they do not move regularly, sometimes causing the body to curl inward into a fetal-like posture that makes care tasks harder. Gentle daily passive range of motion exercises can help keep major joints moving, support circulation, reduce discomfort, and make turning, diaper changes, bedding changes, and transfers easier. Caregivers should move the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, legs, and ankles gently for about 10 to 15 minutes daily, or more often if possible, while avoiding forceful movements. If the person has pain, severe stiffness, stroke-related weakness, frailty, or recent medical concerns, a physiotherapist should provide a safe personalized plan.

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