Can you use a rebounder after hip replacement?
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I had a replacement hip operation 6 weeks ago. I have a rebounder that I bought several years ago. I am wondering if it is bad to use it ? I asked my doctor at my 6 week check-up and he acted like he never heard of such a thing as a rebounder or mini-trampoline, so he was not sure. I would not bounce crazy high on it, more like just walking or dancing on it but I am thinking that it is probably is not a good idea to ever use it again. I am afraid that even that might mess up my hip. What do you think?
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ian97093 catania54211
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neil5421 catania54211
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Interesting. If it were me I would be wanting tp get significant professional advice before doing this. A good physiotherapist would be able to give you a view. In any case, you'd not want to do this until you were completely healed - you'd need more months under the belt I would say before even thinking about this.
I imagine it's a case of balancing the level of wear you want to put in the new hip.... if I understand rebounding correctly it's putting a lot of pressure on your joints at the bottom of the bounce - I saw a figure quoted of 3x your body weight - so maybe that's all going through your new hip? On the other hand they claim that it's kinder to your body than running/a treadmill, as it's weight bearing.....
I'd ask a PT!
Good luck
Neil x
heather717 catania54211
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briskwalk catania54211
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lynne09047 catania54211
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I would say no no no!!! too much strain on your hips, impact sport of any kind not good,
sorry, hope this helps,
Lynne
maggie93798 catania54211
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carol75411 catania54211
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I personally would not use it.
Carolxx
Kate53CornUK catania54211
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I think it's not about what we do but how to preserve and look after your new friend! I have had to retire from my job working with kids because of the repetitive up and down off the floor all day long, the running, the twisting etc. People with a desk job can go back to work with no problems.
I am using swimming as my main exercise as it's low impact and I think if you keep in mind the 'preservation' bit then you will self govern with what you can and can't do.