Favorite Exercise after Surgery **

blitz373 · February 10, 2009, 08:21:14 PM

Just Curious : What is your favorite exercise to do after surgery for hip resurfacing ?? I would like to know which exercise is the most helpful, or else , (where and or how) can I obtain a list, or sheet with them ?? thank you ...

Mudpro · February 10, 2009, 08:48:13 PM

Follow your therapists directions for specific exercises. here is a link to some offered on the McMinn Centre site. Enter, then go to Rehabilitation: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/flash/

I started on a recumbent stationary bike at the end of week 2.

It helped me ease into developing a range of motion (ROM) and build my stamina back up. At first i started with no resistance and could only do 10 minutes or so. The recumbent bike has an adjustable seat that slid back AND leaned back so I could adjust it to whatever ROM I could handle at the time.

At week 8 I do 20 minutes in the morning when i get up and 20 minutes again in the evening after dinner, its GREAT!

Gotta give kuddos to a swimming pool to, started a few days ago, it kicked my butt and worked parts of the leg that other exercises didn't seem to reach.

hawaiieric · February 12, 2009, 01:31:02 AM

The excersize you hate the most and hurts the most is the best one for you. For me it was leg lifts on my back, so I worked on that one and when I got that muscle up to par.. I worked it with weights after I could do them on my own...hope that info helps..
Eric