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I had a THR in April on the right side and a THR on the left side in June and a dislocation on the left in June what type of stretches are helpful. I am so stiff. I want to begin jogging slowly but my knees will barely bend. Any advise?
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AlexandriaGizmo babygurl
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it's going to really be up to your physio/GP/consultant to actually give you the go ahead to run/jog but supposedly its good to exercise in water it causes less impact on the body and joints, ask if you can be referred for hydrotherapy its amazing or if you don't have a pool nearby then a swimming pool is ok but make sure you start off gentle.
Didnt they give you a list of exercises you could do
dawn53458 babygurl
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I wouldnt think any jogging advisable
definitely swimming helped me
gentle bends half way at first ( i steadied myself holding onto window sill x2 a day at least and walking gently building up each day i had both done at same time
babygurl dawn53458
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Hi Dawn,
Your a hero, I wanted both done at the same time but the doc spaced them out. Thank you i have been walking in pool some I agree it does help.
dawn53458 babygurl
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aww thanks I feel very lucky to have had a great experience but cant stress enough doing exercises regularly x
jen86183 babygurl
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Hi babygurl,
I do not think running is a good idea after a thr. I think you are brave having a second replacement in June, I had mine in April and would never have been ready for another after two months, I was still on precautions. Maybe, doing more walking is better at the moment, especially as you had a dislocation. Best not to overdo it.
babygurl jen86183
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Hi Jen,
Yes I have been doing lots of walking to build up my strength, I was amazed at how weak I have become so quickly and the dislocation was the worst pain and experience of my life thus far.
jen86183 babygurl
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Babygurl,
Maybe, adding the clam and bridge exercises into your routine, there are good exercises online for recovering after a thr.