Playing Sports after TKRs
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A cautionary tale. At age 70, after replacing both knees and a hip over the last three years, I thought returning to senior softball participation was a great idea. Wrong. Just the mechanics of bending, twisting, pivoting, throwing, and transferring body weight from one foot to the other were difficult and later, painful. I found the first fast foot-strikes from a stationary position were awkward as it put heavy pressure on the knees. The next challenge was swinging a bat. Proper battling requires rotating the hips as well as pivoting on the lead foot (knee). Again, another disappointment, as I was unable to perform these basic mechanics with any power or success. Later that night both knees and hip were sore requiring rest and ice the next day. Once again, I affirmed the truism, "stupid hurts." As a result, I am perfectly content to walk, hike, bike ride, and exercise at the YMCA. Pain free living is a gift. Don't blow-it. Regards and the Lord's blessings to my TKR family. RJ
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jean02698 RangerJack
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I was never able to play golf again after my TKR but i knew others who could.
anna59931 RangerJack
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Good luck with your recovery it awful when thing we used to do and cant do anymore. Walking on the beach is beautiful n so relaxing.
lynda49844 RangerJack
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It's hard when we can no longer do the things we enjoy. I admire your resilience in focusing on what you can still do rather than what you cannot. It's a good way to be.
I can no longer do the long walks I loved due to a bad back, but there are plenty of activities I enjoy still and I can still get out and walk, but have to make sure there are plenty of rest places. There are so many far worse off.
My favourite saying is 'It's not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.' Keep,doing what you're doing for as long as you can and enjoy life. We're here for such a short time.