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My husband is 43 5'6 230 lbs . should i be worried about him not being able to bend and put his shoes on . what could be the cause of why he can't?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Overweight/arthritis: The may have difficulty bending over or he may be in pain. He should watch his diet and try to loose weight by exercising.

Answered 3/22/2013

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