THR What is the best cardio-vascular exercise when fully fit?
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Hi,
I am 55 in July. I got knocked off my pushbike 5/3/14 - had left THR 13/3/14 with some pelvic repair
(in accident my femur caused multiple severe pelvic fractures.)
I used to like to jog, cycle and do some weights. I found working hard like this kept my asthma in check - stopping my tubes in lungs getting gummed up.
Dr said jogging is out- any suggestions- ps I was very competitive
Tom.
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ros007
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Walking is OK so you might think about hill walking. Some work with weights may be OK but competitive lifting is not a good idea, keep the loads down and get the rep rate up and impact down.
Singing is recommended for asthma - you might find a community singing group which aims to enjoy the activity rather than reach professional heights. You might also investigate one of these resistance breathing devices - speak to your doc.
Good luck
crissy_wissy
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Do a Google search for other info..mostly American....
.....plus all Ros' suggestions!!
Chris
debbie04463
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tom75410
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Good positive suggestions and the singing thing could be fun!
Also wondering how long will a THR last if you look after it? (no high impact stuff)
I have heard 10 to 20 years but nothing definitive.
I think I wouldn't fancy doing it again in 10 years (aged 65) or in 20 years (aged 75- assuming lucky enough to live this long).
How many times can the procedure be repeated on the same hip?
So I am going on an assumption if I get 10 years out of it, Could I have another at 65 (if in good health)
And if I was very lucky and in good health at 75 could I have another then?
A lot of questions I know. I am just hoping that with it being a common procedure now, that someone has
positive evidence of multiple replacements being possible or not.
Thanks again for your original replies and good luck in your recoveries.
Tom.
tom75410
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Yes I think the mental thing will come into play. Accepting that certain things are just not possible anymore.
Good Luck and stay positive.
Tom.
Parps
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boxing gloves I would blast the bag hard for 30secs then rest for 30secs then back on the bag and after
just 5mins I was puffing like a steam train and it is good to get your frustrations out on the bag....
Being competitive you should give yourself targets to achieve,Times or distance....I also love working with
the large rubber bands,they are so adaptable and can be carried in your bag if your as crazy as me and
workout when you are vacation....
There is also the pool,I am a lousy swimmer but still get benefit by doing stretches in it and lastly you
should make time to relax,steam,sauna,Jacuzzi,hot tub,it will all speed your physical and mental recovery..
Enjoy your life and activities.....
crissy_wissy
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i volunteer for Silverline and one of my callers has had both hops replaced twice....first lasted nearly twenty years and obviously things have progressed by now. The ceramic and titanium ..whichever is the latest..are too new to predict a lifetime but my surgeon says 20-35 years depending how you how you treat them!
Just keep positive, attitude is everything!
Chris
tom75410
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That is just what I wanted to hear.
I feel Like I am progressing.
And am prepared to be patient, but at least I know there are activities I can go "full tilt" at when I am recovered.
Meanwhile I have had a good walk out today with crutches (trying to get weight on my weak side) and now
it is time to watch the futty Chelsea v PSG
Good Luck
Tom.
ros007
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As for replacements, it depends on the bone. You tend to lose some bone around the prosthesis anyway because the loading has changed and bone responds to load. Each op takes a bit of bone away as they prepare the canal for the new prosthesis. Eventually it gets really hairy and you get into bone grafts and all sorts of salvage procedures. Usually they can do 3, 4 if you are lucky so even 15 years a time should see you into your dotage. The oldest patient I came across with a first prosthesis was 101 and she went home after the op. No I'm not a doctor but I was involved on the engineering side.
tom75410
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Glad I logged on this forum.
I feel more optimistic now. I intend to stay positive. I will be having an x-ray in about 3 weeks which will be week 6 after my op. Hopefully the progress will have been good.
Then slowly build my activity up (going to avoid high impact). Hoping this THR will see me out if I take care of it and avoid Ford Fiestas!
Thanks for your input.
Tom.
ros007
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At 55 and average lifespan of yourself and prosthesis you stand a 50 % chance of needing a revision but my friend is in her 80s, is on her 3rd prosthesis and lives in a top floor tenement with no lifts. She doesn't get out as much at the moment because she had a health wobble but a revision isn't the end of moderately active life although rehab may be more demanding.
Daughter-in-law of another friend who is about your age is coming towards the end of her current prosthesis life (20 years) after revision for a botched first op. OK she went to one of the top surgeons for the revision but they reckon that they can do a revision for her when it becomes necessary in 2-5 years time.
So she has enjoyed swimming, low impact activities in the gym and a generally active lifestyle since her rehab after the revision. She's been told to cut back on some activities and they are monitoring her every year but 20 years ago she was looking at life in a wheelchair so she's done well out of the revision. Onward & upward is the motto.
crissy_wissy
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I know different professionals give different advice but I like his attitude....
Ask to see your xray if you can...really fascinating! I even asked if I could have it on my phone ..for airport security but he said its so common now they don't bother!
Posting on this forum and Facebook has been interesting too....!!!
Keep posting!
ros007
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Get my review on Monday and I hope to get my wheels back, some spontaneous trips out of the village would be good even if I don't go far. I have a feeling that I will visit most of the coffee shops in the area over the next few weeks as I find new places to practice my walking!
crissy_wissy
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ros007
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