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Marilyn1212
Marilyn1212

I am 4 months post thr and so far so good. I have been thinking about taking up yoga but wonder if it's too soon. I see my surgeon in December so maybe speak to him first about any potential risks? Would be interested to know if anyone else has tried yoga and when they did it post op. Thank you

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  • larry43899
    larry43899 Marilyn1212

    Posted

    Marilyn, if i were you I'd take up swimming, if you haven't already.

    I regret not swimming more post op as i could virtually see the difference it made to my ROM.

    For me before and after the op it was cycling that helped.

    Can't see yoga doing you any harm as any sort of exercise as to help

    • dawn53458
      dawn53458 Marilyn1212

      Posted

      I’ve come on leaps and bounds since I got in the pool. It’s 11 weeks since both hips totally replaced. I think my first session as mentioned by physio was 3 weeks ago once wounds ‘healed/sealed’ if you can’t get physio just do your normal post op exercises in the small pool somewhere ( it’s a few degrees warmer than big pool) Leg out to side. Tip toes stretch  ‘marching’ slowly bringing knee up ( amazing how much further it goes in the water) and ‘cycling’ movement in corner of pool so your arms comfy. I can’t tell you how this has improved my recovery. Swan 20 lengths in main pool after today too  I was still using one crutch outside up to Sunday due to right leg being so weak having limped on it for so long. Feel so good today x 
    • anne58575
      anne58575 dawn53458

      Posted

      Well done

      Your such an inspiration I’m 3 weeks now following my second hip being replaced.

      Desperate for wound tonne healed to get in the pool.

      Hope your recovery continues to go well x

  • anniepaint
    anniepaint Marilyn1212

    Posted

    Hi Marilyn, Have you done yoga before? I was doing it twice a week before my op as well as Pilates, aqua fit and gym. I was able to start Pilates once a week at week 6 post op under physio supervision. I also did pool based exercise, (walking, squats adduction etc in the water) and some gym. I didn’t feel ready to do aqua fit or yoga until about 4 months post op. I’m almost one year post op now and currently do one yoga class a week and I find it really helps my hip. ( I also do 4 aqua and 4 Pilates classes per week). There are certain yoga poses that you need to avoid or be very careful with. I do some of the balance postures like tree but not the more advanced stuff that sometimes can cause people to fall over while practising. Also things like pigeon pose are to be avoided as they put too much pressure on the joint. The yoga instructor should be able to advise you and there is info online if you search for yoga post op hip replacement. I don’t know exactly what yoga does better than Pilates but it really does feel different. Good luck

    Ann

    • Marilyn1212
      Marilyn1212 anniepaint

      Posted

      Thank you for the info. No I haven't done yoga before but would like to give it a try when the time is right.

  • connie53617
    connie53617 Marilyn1212

    Posted

    Hi Marilyn

    I'm about 4 month post op..my Dr told me I have no restrictions..I specifically asked about yoga..he said it was fine..I ride horses..do palates..some yoga..I never really had to many restrictions....good luck

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