Hip Replacement

[swh6253]

Anyone have a good exercise program for those of us who have had hip and/or knee surgery and need to take it easy in those areas?

Also, I have access to a pool and would like to know of a good video that would give me and my swim buddy an aerobic program to follow. Thank you.

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, swh6253. A few of our videos can give you some ideas:


http://d1pgvtqzzemrmx.cloudfront.net/www/yoga_download/Restorative.mp4 (this last one is a download)

In addition, the ability to squat correctly without pain can be improved by doing the “wall squat” exercises below. Start with 10 of them three times per week. Stop at the point where you feel muscle pain, but continue to perform the exercise regularly, so that the non-painful range will increase as thigh and core muscles become stronger.
1. Stand with back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart, heels 18 inches away from wall. Keep knees in line with heels, not out in front of toes.
2. Breathe in and exhale as you squat by “sitting down” as far as you can go comfortably, without dropping buttocks lower than knees and keeping knees in line with heels.
3. Tighten abdominal muscles and flatten back against wall, or place a ball behind your back to keep you from moving too far forward. Inhale as you return to standing position, pushing up through heels (not off the balls of the feet) and working the muscles in the back of your legs and buttocks.

Regarding water aerobics, which is considered the gold standard for exercising with arthritis, you can find some options at your local Parks and Rec Department, YMCA, and Natatorium.

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