Activities after a THR

[YoungM]

Hi,

Prior to my THR I was taking (and teaching) pilates classes. Also, I took yoga classes (but had to modidy poses on my right side due to not being able to support my weight on the right arthritic side). I stopped taking dance classes because that would just lead to complete limping and pain the following day.

I'm wondering what activities those with a recovered THR have been able go to back to. Any activities that you felt were completly restricted even after THR?

Melissa

 

[UTdave]

My mother-in-law had a standard, polyethylene, posterior THR a year before me. She had been a yoga instructor for decades before this. She is back to it and there are only a few poses she doesn't do - Crow (?) I think, and maybe a few others.

I, myself, have gotten back to rock climbing (indoor only thus far) and mountain biking. I hope to return to downhill skiing (pretty common to do) and downhill mountain bike racing (I know one guy locally who has done this). Oh! And surfing! Had to give that up long ago, but really hope to get back to it!

I don't know much about ceramics and activity restrictions. They used to squeak and shatter, but I think they fixed those problems and they are well known to have minimal friction and wear particles. Because of the minimal wear particles, everyone thinks they should last a long time due to less osteolysis. Many are afraid of putting metal/metal into young females because we don't know what the implications for pregnancy would be. Nobody experiments on pregnant ladies, let me tell ya!

 

[BigDog Mom]

Hey Melissa,
You may want to take a look at broken link removed: https://dancerhips.com/dancers.html.

Best wishes,
Donna

 

[YoungM]

Thanks Donna! I remember coming across this website during my research a few years ago. I completely forgot about this site. Thanks!

 

[Judles]

I just checked out the site & found it very interesting! We're all some
Very good company!

 

[YoungM]

Dave, thank you for your input too! Here is a good article regarding yoga poses to avoid based on the approach you had.

https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/596

 

[HopAlong]

Good question Melissa! You always ask things I want to know too!

 

[HopAlong]

Interesting article Donna...

I didn't know all of those famous people had THR's

I don't know why, but for some reason I keep catching myself trying to cross my legs today. I never did before. Good thing I catch myself in time!

 

[YoungM]

Hop, glad you are catching yourself in time! That only means that you are really healing and recovering!

Just came back in from a walk around the block -going to ice and rest!

 

[HopAlong]

Melissa,

Have you tried walking the dogs yet? Its so nice out today, I want to walk Lola, but I'm afraid she might wrap the leash around me & my crutch and cause me to move wrong or fall.

 

[YoungM]

No, I have not. The beagles are my boyfriend's dog, so he takes care of them. I would suggest not walking Lola yet if you are still dependent on the cane. Can you put her in a little stroller instead and use the stroller like a walker

 

[Judles]

What a cute idea, Melissa! If there's eve a chance of
You getting tangled, Hop.....wait on that walk!
Just give Lola a little bit more attention!

 

[UTdave]

Here's two for dog in the baby stroller.

I didn't do it for my dog, but I put my little girl in ours and it really does give some support while you're recovering. The bonus is you look less like. . . well, someone who just got a hip replacement!

 

[kangaroo]

My 2 year old will be going in the stroller, otherwise I'll never get out....can I use it as a walking frame/cane etc.? Can't push the stroller and walk with a cane....

 

[HopAlong]

A lady I know has two toy poodles, and puts them in a covered baby carriage so she can take them places where dogs are not allowed. People think she has a baby in there. It's really funny to see the expressions when people peek inside and say "Let me see your baby" Hehe

 

[UTdave]

My 2 year old will be going in the stroller, otherwise I'll never get out....can I use it as a walking frame/cane etc.? Can't push the stroller and walk with a cane....

You can totally use it as a walker! Especially with a 2yo who is heavy enough to give you some resistance against having the stroller tip over backwards. You may have to give it a week or so post-op to make sure you're safe with something that can freely roll.

 

[Troweltalk]

At near teh 4 month mark; I am walking long distances, swimming, riding a bike, and even shot a round of golf last weekend. All things I could not do without experiencing significant pain prior to surgery (so I just stopped doing them).

Not going to even try any "high-impact" activity like running until the one year anniversary, and even then only in moderation. I use to play competitive raquetball in my 20s and 30s, would love to play the game again, but its not worth risking a relapse.

My flexibility is back to a little better than before surgery, I can tie my shoe and put on a sock w/o the aid of the sock gizmo, but I was never what one would call "flexible" but I am working on it every day.

 

[YoungM]

Great idea Dave! I would just make sure you practice this several times before you put the baby in the stroller.

 

[Jackie]

Hi all....I hope you don't think this is a daft question to ask.....but how soon after sugary were you able to put your own socks on, tie up your shoe laces or cut your own toe nails......??

I realy am impressed by the list of dances and athletes who have had a THR......and it certainly gives me soooooo much encouragement to be more positive as I head towards the inevitable....Thank you

 

[HopAlong]

Hi all....I hope you don't think this is a daft question to ask.....but how soon after sugery were you able to put your own socks on, tie up your shoe laces or cut your own toe nails......??

That's what I want to know too Jackie! I think the answer is after the 90-degree angle restriction is lifted, and after your PT stretches your muscles to full reach again. Yesterday, I let my PT stretch farther even though it hurt for a few minutes, to reap the benefits, and today I feel amazing!
I am 23 days post-op, and today I left my crutch behind because I am walking much straighter.
I need a pedicure, and I want to do it myself, because I worry about the nail places cutting corners in a recession and not sanitizing properly. I probably over-worry, but with a new hip on the line, maybe I will go and bring my own sanitizing spray, and spray when thay are not looking.