I've been wondering about lifetime restrictions myself.
I'm currently 10weeks Post - Op (anterior THR on Right side). I was given the 90-deg bend restriction, no crossing the legs at the knee, though the ankle was acceptable, no pigeon toes - no running, no trampoline etc.
QUESTION: I have a rebounder (mini-tramp) that I had been using for exercise before, my surgeon is not familiar with it so he automatically said 'no'....however, from what I'm reading....a mini-tramp isn't gymnastics either - it is low-impact etc. is this okay after 3 months?
QUESTION: I was told NOT to bend over and touch the floor (tie shoes, pick things up etc) but to use the 'golfers bend' - I have found myself bending straight down all the time. I told my doctor and he told me not to do that but it is so unconsciously done....how dangerous is that?
QUESTION: Had my right hip done - When getting into bed, I notice that I bend my knees and then lean my weight onto my right hip, like I'm going to lay onto my side. Sometimes I feel movement in my hip -- is there a different way I should do this? Is this bad?
QUESTION: (similar to above question) - When kneeling on the floor, I notice I lean into my right hip to go all the way to the floor -- is this bad? (I would have a tendancy to do this movement when gardening, cleaning etc).
QUESTION: When laying on my back, to help stretch my back, I might bend my knees, keeping my feet flat on the floor and then spread my legs at the knees, allowing my knees to try to touch the floor (or bed). (I don't make it that far because I don't want to strain my hip) Is this not a good movement either?
I can't tell you how many times I've dreamt that my "hip popped out" of place and I'll wake up in fear and feel myself all over.
Since my surgery, I've been almost afraid to do anything for fear that "it will pop out" and I'll fall to the ground.
Like y'all have said, the purpose of a hip replacement is to give you your life back.....
Thanks for any responses...