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Do's and donts dwhen going to the gym

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chris16462
chris16462

I am 7 months thr , although there is still some slight discomfort around the buttock and scar area I feel ok. I am going to start going to the gym. I far as I'm aware it is ok to use the exercise bikes and rowing machine, can anybody tell me any other do's or don't please.

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure chris16462

    Posted

    Nothing weight bearing ever. That is really to maintain good hip implant to last longer. Don't move past any restrictions until released by your dr. 

    However er not knowing what type of implant you have cemented, non cement, screws non screw or pressfit or both in some cases. 

    No no age is also in the mix. My best advice is to follow your doctor's advice and there are all the do's and don't located right here on this sight. Just do a search.

    stay well and strong and happily the best exercise are glute squeezes keep the muscles to the knee and core strong. Until the bone growth has really grown into the implant to stabalize takes at least up to 8 months.

  • renee01952
    renee01952 chris16462

    Posted

    hi chris, 

    is there someone supervising you - a physical therapist maybe?  might be important to know if you are doing the exercises correctly -

    please let us know how you are getting on ..

    big warm hug

    renee

     

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK chris16462

    Posted

    Yep, I was cleared to use a static exercise bike and 'cross trainer' at 6 weeks, I never got to use the rower though.

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK renee01952

      Posted

      ooooh - yes - of course.

      Not got my mind on it - too busy documenting post-THR sex positions on my website biggrin  - I found the scientific story behind the picture - so new links are included.

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      The pamphlet dr provided shows many possible positions. As well as the different stages thru THR .

       

    • chris16462
      chris16462 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply, I didn't go on the rower, realised when I got there it was too low to use.

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