Hey fellow hippies,
We have a brand new YMCA in town & hubby & I joined after a pre-opening tour my 3rd week post-op. (Talk about comic--all these "fitties" and there's me on my walker, taking the elevator instead of stairs!
Anyway, yesterday they began low-impact classes in a warm-water therapy pool (imagine a GIGANTIC hot tub with jets at one end). What a terrific session!! Admit to being just a bit sore today (which ibuprofen easily helped), but it was great! My OS was quite enthusiastic about any water exercises since they're easier on joints. If you're fortunate enough to have access to any type of program or facility like this, I HIGHLY recommend it!
BTW, I'm 9 wks out after anterior RTHR . . .
We have a brand new YMCA in town & hubby & I joined after a pre-opening tour my 3rd week post-op. (Talk about comic--all these "fitties" and there's me on my walker, taking the elevator instead of stairs!

Anyway, yesterday they began low-impact classes in a warm-water therapy pool (imagine a GIGANTIC hot tub with jets at one end). What a terrific session!! Admit to being just a bit sore today (which ibuprofen easily helped), but it was great! My OS was quite enthusiastic about any water exercises since they're easier on joints. If you're fortunate enough to have access to any type of program or facility like this, I HIGHLY recommend it!
BTW, I'm 9 wks out after anterior RTHR . . .