Post Hip Replacement Strength Work

Mart042

Prior to my arthritis in my hips I used to dow a lot of powerlifting, predominantly heavy squats and heavy deadlifts. Those days are gone now and I am just wondering what leg training exercises are good for leg strength post operation and beyond.


PS I don't mean walking etc I'm more thinking about strength exercises such as leg extensions and leg curls etc.

Thanks in advance

dalek

Did you not get a physio referral post op?
Ask at your local gym, just don't mention you have had a replacement, they get all precious. I will probably have a lot of people now screaming nooooooo! But as along as enough time has passed since op you will be fine and use common sense it is fine. Just no trying to tuck your legs behind your ears [emoji3]


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Hi Mart042
as dalek predicted here I am saying noooo It is important to be upfront with your gym, it would be worth consulting a physiotherapist especially one that is used to supporting people who do sports or better still weight lifting. This is not to say you shouldn't do strength work because actually it would be really good to do that. In the first year there are some restrictions on what you can do, the physio's in the hospital will be keen to support you so go for it.

Some area of the UK offer a self referral service to the NHS physiotherapy department, I would suggest this might be a great place to start. Keep us up to date with how you get on
Best Wishes
Sharon

stickywicket

As someone with two THRs (and two TKRs) I'm 100% with Sharon. How can they help you if you're not upfront? I joined a gym while waiting for my 2nd THR (I already had the other joint replacements) and they couldn't have been more helpful.

Go for it, and enjoy it, but do so with the help of people who can advise you.