Andy A
junior member
I wanted to check with this community on a rehab question. First - the background. 55 year old male with THR on both sides (June 2008 and October 2007). Are "shallow hips" a term to explain why I had such wear and tear on my hips? They had bothered me for almost a decade before I finally saw a specialist. The second surgery went much better than the first (recovery a lot quicker and the left leg is more flexible than the right.
I'm back to everyday normal life (on my feet at retail 8 hours day), and the occasional 14 hour day with a second job. I exercise regularly at a health club and can ride a bike (a little hot to do so in Phoenix right now).
I'm taking a yoga class to help with the flexibility. It's still difficult to sit up straight on the floor because of the right hip. How much stretching should I be attempting? I'm not talking aggressive work, but looking to touch my toes and better. After a year since the last replacement, shuld I worry about going past 90 degrees?
Thank you for any help. It's been so helpful seeing the variety of reponses from people here. It's made my recovery less stressful.
Andy
I'm back to everyday normal life (on my feet at retail 8 hours day), and the occasional 14 hour day with a second job. I exercise regularly at a health club and can ride a bike (a little hot to do so in Phoenix right now).
I'm taking a yoga class to help with the flexibility. It's still difficult to sit up straight on the floor because of the right hip. How much stretching should I be attempting? I'm not talking aggressive work, but looking to touch my toes and better. After a year since the last replacement, shuld I worry about going past 90 degrees?
Thank you for any help. It's been so helpful seeing the variety of reponses from people here. It's made my recovery less stressful.
Andy