How soon can you safely run a little after hip replacement
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Hi,
I'm not a "runner" but occasionally may run say for example to catch my rabbit or something and also may wish to play pickleball doubles for 30 min to an hour- nothing heavy. I'm early 50's about weight proportionate but lightly built//muscled. I'm still early in the game- can now just walk normall without crutches after 4 weeks or 20 days since out of bed (was dizzy at first). Soon as I can run, I can get to socialize far more, so very curious..estimate its at 6 months more when stem is fully fused but don't know medical recommendation. -
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hope4cure wendelin
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Take it slow and be sure you have Physio just for running. I never could run after THR first on in my 40's . Walking fast became a replacement.
Well ll wishes to future running .
rich1960 wendelin
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My surgeon has cleared me for tennis/raquetball/ and hockey if I want at 12 weeks. I had posterior technique. I intend to play tennis singles or doubles for an hr or so a week from today. I am 56 & in pretty good shape.
As many people have stated on here, each person heals differently and at a different pace. I have been doing p/t 6 days a week, I started 2 days after surgery.
I would ask your surgeon and your physical therapy person when you can resume those activities.
Good Luck
wendelin rich1960
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rich1960 wendelin
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With my last THR, I went back to work after 7 weeks (my job has bending/lifting), I found out during this THR, I should have waited 12 weeks. I felt perfect at 7 weeks, so I went back. I would have waited if I knew.
I waited approx 3-4 months before I played tennis/raquetball and 11 months for hockey. This time I am going to wait 6 months and decide on hockey.
I can stress enough to do the P/T as instructed.
Have a great day !!
renee01952 wendelin
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warm welcome to this hippies forum !
it sounds that you are doing really great ... are you walking outside unaided, no stick or cane?
when is your follow up appointment? it might not just be the running after your rabbit, bu also to unexpected movements that might break the 90 degree rule or ends up in twisting the leg ...
let is know how you are getting on, okay
big warm hug
renee
wendelin renee01952
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My surgery was anterior lowest invasive possible and there were "no restrictions" afterwards.
Yes and no as far as walking all around outside. So much back yard has some steep hilly and very irregular rough ground with lots of rolly twigs. I take one crutch for that. Also when going downstairs, its advised to wait 6 weeks or to get dr approval before regular step overing and I couldn't do that yet anyway. Everyday is different. -4 days ago i needed both crutches for the hills. Go slow with lot of weight where there is big angle such as high step as they say is more twisting motion in the joint. so taking small or rather normal indoor steps up now with tad cane help. Although i have no restrictions, "pain should be my guide" and there is still some soreness and it'll ache when pushed.
mic71403 wendelin
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hello wendelin,
greetings from exeter - i'm an occasional 'dip in' person now, having found this page so helpful at my op 18 months ago.
my recovery was similar to yours, and I'm delightfully well except for crouching, and enjoy weekly gym from 4 months post op.
running - not a serious runner but do a little jogging. I'm 72, 11-7lbs.
I jogged a bit at 6 months, and recently did a 5K parkrun in a slow 50 min time to celebrate 18 months post op. Pleased. Plan another next month to try for 45 mins!
My hospital physio said this was fine!
Mic
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judith12644 wendelin
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Hi,
I used to run, but my surgeon said he would rather I didn't run anymore, except just for a bus, a short distance. I had an uncemented right hip replacement. (Skiing is fine though, and I'm back on my bike , and that feels very comfortable. ( I'm 58, and 13 weeks post op.)
adamjackman judith12644
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I have been told the same. It's a little bit of a shock as I am only 38 and have three young children.
mic71403 adamjackman
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Again info we are given is confusing...I was told not to do more that 10K runs, but jogging and also breast stroke swims were fine.
Only no no advised was bungi jumping!
Best
Mic
jenny03900 wendelin
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My surgeon is a runner and has told me I'll be ok to jog a little, off road, and in cushioned shoes. I'm a runner (marathon distance was my favourite) and don't expect to be able to get back to 'normal' but that's okay! I haven't had my surgery yet - 28th October - but am hoping for a good recovery and a pain free life. Good luck for your continued recovery.
lanny60490 wendelin
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I am 11 days post op with total replacement of right hip. This was posterior procedure with no complications. I am walking at a steady pace 3-4 miles each day along with PT exercises. I am optimistically planning to begin run & walk & jog in January. Slowly training to complete a marathon at the end of July, 2017. I am 74 & have previously completed 14 marathons.
is this to aggressive?
jenny03900 lanny60490
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Aggressive? No! I know several people who've gone back to running after THR although you do seem to be recovering a lot more quickly than 'normal' (whatever normal is). I don't know anyone who's run a marathon after a new hip but hey, why not? It's your life and your hip and if you're painfree then go for it. Do you know about hiprunner .com? Lots of success stories on there.
Lots of luck with your continued recovery.
lanny60490 jenny03900
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Thank you. I'll check it out.
mic71403 lanny60490
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Good luck from this 72 yo who has just done a 5K some 18 months post op. it was the parkrun, where I felt very welcomed!
There was no physio post the op, only a book given to me, but I used my PT at the gym club.Do you do gym and swim too, both really helpful to recovery - providing you take REST when tired
warmly,
Mic
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jenny03900 mic71403
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That's great Mic. I can't wait to get back to parkrun! I've done 89 of them and had been hoping to get to my 100 by the end of the year but unfortunately my hip didn't agree! I'm only 10 days out from the op and nowhere near as far down the line as Lanny is. Doing ok though and hopeful of a really good recovery. Keep on running 😊
lanny60490 mic71403
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Thanks for update & encouragement. Yes, going to YMCA twice/week & PT twice week. Walking daily. No swim yet, was told to wait till week 4+ before going into the pool.
no pain since day 3, a bit of residual swelling last week, may be due to increased activities.
avs234 lanny60490
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Wow you are amazing, I love your attitude. I'm wondering, did you run your marathon? I have set up a facebook group 'Hip Replacement group for Active people' would love you to share your story!