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deaver
deaver

Hi I'd like some advice on excercise.  Other than swimming/cycling &walking, what would you recommend for me?  I've had a tkr and cannot do any impact execises.  I want to tone up as well as lose some weight but feel restricted.

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  • jeanp
    jeanp deaver

    Posted

    Hi deaver,

    the three you mentioned probably going to be least impact for you. have you thought of a gym? I wasn't too keen when I got a referral from my GP before a THR, but the trainer at the gym was great, she had had health problems herself and was qualified to train people with dodgy hips and knees. She advised me which exercises/equipment would be best. Would be good for overall toning, I think. Gyms are boring though!

  • dambudzo
    dambudzo deaver

    Posted

    as jeanp says: the gym might be an idea. a way round the boring bit might be eg to do a class such as pilates or yoga or power stretch.

    or...to be more sustainable, start an activity that is not just exercise for the sake of exercise eg gardening?

     

  • deaver
    deaver

    Posted

    Thank you both, I will look into a Gym.

    My GP practice advertises a referral system for people with Hip/Knee replacements to get them some sports assistance, might try that.

    • dambudzo
      dambudzo deaver

      Posted

      if they've got a referral system, then go for that, becasue in theory the people there will have some experience of suitable exercises.

      good luck and hope it is useful.

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