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brenda92532
brenda92532

I am 18 months post op and want to go to a yoga session.  I dislocated my hip 4 months ago and wondered if I would have difficulty with any of the positions.  I have difficulty lowering myself to the floor and getting back up.  I can do it slowly, any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks Brenda

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  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 brenda92532

    Posted

    How experienced are you at yoga and what precipitated the dislocation? I would have thought that You need to speak at length to physios , medical staff and yoga teachers and listen to their professional advice . I am no expert but would have thought it unwise after dislocating only 4 months ago
    • brenda92532
      brenda92532 maggie93798

      Posted

      Hi Maggie

      Its nearly 20 months since I had the hip replacement and I was taking the heads off dandelions when I bent anddislocated my hip 4 months ago. I have been cautious ever since and it is a friend I used to line dance with who has asked me to go to yoga with her.  I think I will ask the instructor what positions would be suitable.  I've only been a few times but it was a few years ago.

      Thank you for the concern Brenda

  • emma63814
    emma63814 brenda92532

    Posted

    Brenda, I'm starting yoga on the 13th September. First time also. Your instructor should have some knowledge but also you'll know how far you can bend, I'm sure!

    Emma

    • brenda92532
      brenda92532 emma63814

      Posted

      Hi Emma

      Good luck with your yoga. How long is it since your hip replacement.  I was thinking the instructor would advice me.

      All the best Brenda

  • lisa31002
    lisa31002 brenda92532

    Posted

    Why yoga ? Isn't there some exercise less risky that you can do ? I wouldn't even go there with your history. 👣

    • brenda92532
      brenda92532 lisa31002

      Posted

      Hi Lisa

      I love dancing but I have had to stop dancing because of the damaged nerves in my foot.  I feel as if I can't move it quick enough.  That's the reason a friend asked me to go to yoga with her.

      Thanks for your concern and I'll keep you informed of any progress.

      All the best Brenda

  • Tango2020
    Tango2020 brenda92532

    Posted

    I think the type of THR you had (anterior, lateral, or posterior) would influence what sort of positions you could do.  Also your muscle tone/control would be relevant.  I think your surgeon and physiotherapist would be the best professionals to consult.  
    • brenda92532
      brenda92532 Tango2020

      Posted

      Hi Tango

      Thank you for the advice and Iwill bear it in mind.

      All the best Brenda

  • kaura
    kaura brenda92532

    Posted

    HI Brenda

    I am 3 1/2 months post op posterior RTHR and I too am starting Yoga, but not "normal" yoga I am taking "chair yoga" where you are not on the floor. As far as I gather there will be poses I should not do, such as twisting and crossing the "bad" leg over the good one. I spoke to my PT guy and he was all for it. I believe that at this point I/we can do most but with caution. 

    There is no way I would get up from the floor thus Chair Yoga. have fun Brenda but keep in mind what you are doing with your hip as far as movements are concerned.

    • brenda92532
      brenda92532 kaura

      Posted

      Hi Kaura

      Thank you for the reply.  I am cautious that is the reason I'm asking for advice.  I think I will give t a try and see what the instructor has to say.

      All the best Brenda

    • Swan12
      Swan12 kaura

      Posted

      So you had a posterior hip replacement? Or Anterior?

       

    • kaura
      kaura Swan12

      Posted

      I had posterior replacement
  • pat43245
    pat43245 brenda92532

    Posted

    Sorry to hear of your dislocation.  Did you have a posterior or anterior procedure?  I think the type of stretching exercise may also depend on your type of operation.
    • brenda92532
      brenda92532 pat43245

      Posted

      Hi Pat 

      I had the posterior procedure.  Have you done yoga and how long is it since you had the hip replacement.  Was yours anterior or posterior.

      All the best Brenda

  • pat43245
    pat43245 brenda92532

    Posted

    I'm getting bilateral THR with the anterior approach 10/6.  Can't wait to get it done.  My original surgeon, who only did posterior, wouldn't do my surgery because of my desire to keep surfing and his concern for dislocation by participating in that sport.  The anterior is supposed to be less prone to dislocation but we will soon find out.  I sure do hope you get far beyond your dislocation event and not experience that again in the future.  I would think that yoga would be the best remedy of all but I'm sure that depends on what specific exercises you are doing.  

    • Swan12
      Swan12 pat43245

      Posted

      How did your surgery go?  I heard that there should be no bridge pose, backbend, after anterior approach, and watch the position of feet, I can't recall if the chiropractors said internal or external rotation of feet was not good for anterior THR.  I am interested in anterior surgery. Any comments will be appreciated!

    • gerriberri66
      gerriberri66 Swan12

      Posted

      Swan,

      Check out the forum on Superpath hip replacement. There are no restrictions post surgery since your hip is NOT dislocated during surgery. I had mine done 12.4.17 and the recoveryhas been amazing. I was driving right away. About to get back on the tennis court and I am now 2.5 mos post op. I had mine done in AZ by Dr Jimmy Chow. BRillant surgeon who invented  Superpath. I went out of State to have him do my surgery. best decision I ever made! I wish you much luck.  

      i 

       

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