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radomira06315
radomira06315

I am supposed to have my hip done in June but still not sure 100% if I should do it . Are there any volleyball players here? Right now I play volleyball few times a week (not competitive), I also take excercise classes. I can do that only if I take pain pills every day and It is getting more painful every week.

I am worried what level of excercise will I be able to do after I heal from the surery. Will I  still be able to play volleyball or take boot-camp classes with lots of jumping  or  will I have to limit myself to biking , walking etc.?

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    RichardKen radomira06315

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    Well unfortunately one thing is certain and that is it can only continue to get worse sports or no sports!

    Another thing to remember is that any activity that puts a shock loading to any joint and especially a replacement one cannot help but reduce its useful life.

    I've had twenty years out of my new hip and much of the time I have given it high load but not shock load.

    Hope that helps.

    Cheers Richard

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