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Saunas and steam rooms

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mike67890
mike67890

I had orif surgery about a year ago and wondered if it is ok to go into a sauna or steam room

any advice greatly appreciated

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  • clangdon
    clangdon mike67890

    Posted

    I've done it many times. No issues at all. I'm less than a year out.

    • mike67890
      mike67890 clangdon

      Posted

      Many thanks for your quick response

      I appreciate that you have had no issues - I will give it a go

      M

  • louise33345
    louise33345 mike67890

    Posted

    Hi, I was 5 months post ORIF when I started using steam room and jacuzzi with no issues and found the warmth helped with the ROM.

    Best wishes

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