total hip replacement

[pamnez]

I had a total hip replacement 8 months ago. It has been brilliant but I do not know what exercises I am allowed to do. I know I cannot swim as I can only do breast stroke but can I do things like go on the treadmill? Any suggestions please.

[Sqad]

8 months post op. you should be doing whatever you want and feel inclined to do and that includes swimming.

[smurf]

my son had one at age 39 he was told do whar ever you feel comfortable doing he is in to cycling thats very good

[pamnez]

Many thanks. I was told at the hospital that I could swim but NOT the breastroke.

[askyourgran]

I was advised not to do the breast stroke after my hip op pamnez and I can't do the crawl. It looks like I'll have to do a doggy paddle version the next time I go. Just try the low impact exercises and stop if you feel unsure about anything, I tended to overdo it and find it hard to walk the next day.