Pre-operative exercises

[imgetinold]

If this topic exists in another post, can someone give me a link?  I did not find anything on pre-operative exercises.

I am interested in what I should work on for lower-body strengthening only.....upper body is taken care of.  I am not a very flexible person to begin with (probably added to my condition), but the legs in general have gotten much weaker since I've not been able to do much running/biking.

Thanks,

Andy

[hernanu]

I think you want to work on core strength, here are some exercises from the site:

http://www.surfacehippy.info/ptarticles.php

If you can do it without pain (or partially do it without pain), my best post op for the core was the "dead bug"

Here's a video:

http://www.arthritistoday.org/fitness/exercise-videos-and-photos/abs-exercises/dead-bug.php

I think the core is important, the rest you'll rehab afterwards. I'd practice with crutches beforehand, so you feel comfortable.

[imgetinold]

Sorry.  I get so stuck looking for everything in the forum that I forgot to go back to the website.

Is it possible to have arthritis in the brain?

Thanks!

-Andy

[hernanu]

If it's possible, I'm sure I have it, Andy.

[manyworries]

Good question!  thank you hernanu for the link, will check it out now !!

Imgetingold.  I am having so much trouble with my memory.  I think when you are struggling with major pain, making huge decisions, meds, stress and poor sleep are big contributors to memory and concentration issues   I'm getting really weak too. This is all so draining... 

[hernanu]

I think that's why it's would be so good for you to contact those doctors, Elle. If you can get to a good doctor, and if you are a candidate for HR or THR, it will help with a lot of the stresses you're mentioning. I would prefer HR, obviously, but the lack of pain from either would be a huge benefit.

[manyworries]

Thank you Hernanu!

I have not given up on the quest for HR, but I truly may NOT be a candidate.  I have SUCH an aversion to metals, that even if my bath towel gets hung up on a towel bar, I must wash it again before I can use it. Only use a small hook on the bathroom door.  I can't tolerate anything but natural everything, seriously.  I honestly don't want to find out after they (I need BOTH sides done) are in that my body is rejecting or reacting to them. 

Dr. Ferro mentioned that I would be suitable for a ceramic/ceramic HR, but they are not available in the US yet.  Do you know if even the ceramics have any kinds of metals in them?? 

I am so grateful for all the help  you have given me and EVERYONE else too!!  You are truly a special person to take on this cause.  Thank You !!

Elle