Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

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Hi

I had my right Hip replacement done five years ago and every year I have to go for x-rays to make sure its ok and the same with my right Knee replacement.

I try to do my exercises every other day even if its just once a day .

I have bad Arthritis on my left hip and knee and my feet I'm 61 years old I won't have any more operations not until my right side feels normal.

Well you take care. Susienewhip50 <newhip50@...> wrote:

For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what do you do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary living activities?I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not exercise, I get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?Thanks.

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I think that after you are discharged from PT you should do the

exercises for life. It is good for your overall health too. Some

people treat their cars better than their bodies. I am almost 8

weeks post op RTHR revision. I am doing total body conditioning in

PT. Both hips and shoulders are replaced. Without the exercises, I

get very weak. I am there an hour and a half doing treadmill,

bicycle, stepper, weights and thera bands. It helps stabilize the

joints and reduces you risk of injury.

For those of you years post op, I would ask for a PT script from your

OS to get you started, or make sure you are doing exercises

correctly. I don't see any reason to tolerate being in pain after THR.

Welcome home to all you post op hippies and good luck to all the soon

to be hippies.

Sue

> For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what do

you

> do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?

>

> Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary living

> activities?

>

> I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not exercise, I

> get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

>

> Thanks.

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Sue

Yo udo stair stepper and bicycle with hip replacements? I have been looking at and thinking about using my stepper and bicycle but wasnt sure they were approved for hips.

ben

Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

I think that after you are discharged from PT you should do the exercises for life. It is good for your overall health too. Some people treat their cars better than their bodies. I am almost 8 weeks post op RTHR revision. I am doing total body conditioning in PT. Both hips and shoulders are replaced. Without the exercises, I get very weak. I am there an hour and a half doing treadmill, bicycle, stepper, weights and thera bands. It helps stabilize the joints and reduces you risk of injury.For those of you years post op, I would ask for a PT script from your OS to get you started, or make sure you are doing exercises correctly. I don't see any reason to tolerate being in pain after THR.Welcome home to all you post op hippies and good luck to all the soon to be hippies.Sue> For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what do you > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?> > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary living > activities?> > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not exercise, I > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?> > Thanks.> > > >

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To me, it's just un-common common sense that we should exercise all

of our lives even if we haven't had a hip or knee replacement. In my

opinion, many older people fall more frequently because they have

lost the muscles that gave them good balance.

Staninfr

> > For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what do

> you

> > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?

> >

> > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary living

> > activities?

> >

> > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not exercise,

I

> > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Ben

Bicycling is considered one of the best execises for post-hip-op

hippies, even more efficacious than clipping debenture coupons!

Staninfr

> > For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what

do

> you

> > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?

> >

> > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary

living

> > activities?

> >

> > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not

exercise, I

> > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> >

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I'm glad to hear this. My mountain bike is still standing in my shed - covered with dust, tyres flat... I am still hopeful that one day I will ride it again. My biggest fear is of falling off and damaging my hip.

Margaret

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BenBicycling is considered one of the best execises for post-hip-op hippies, even more efficacious than clipping debenture coupons!Staninfr

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On 7/30/04 2:39 AM, " Stan " <sagebush2020@...> wrote:

Ben

Bicycling is considered one of the best execises for post-hip-op hippies,

even more efficacious than clipping debenture coupons!

Staninfr

Really? I didn’t know that. I’ve been doing that instead of walking just

because of the heat this time of year. That is encouraging. I think you

are right though, that it has helped me tremendously! Vera

[Guest guest]

How soon after the surgery can one start bicycling?

Margaret

Re: Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

On 7/30/04 2:39 AM, "Stan" <sagebush2020@...> wrote:

BenBicycling is considered one of the best execises for post-hip-op hippies, even more efficacious than clipping debenture coupons!StaninfrReally? I didn’t know that. I’ve been doing that instead of walking just because of the heat this time of year. That is encouraging. I think you are right though, that it has helped me tremendously! Vera

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Yes, Everything I've read about post-hip-op exercise suggests bicyling

and stationary biking.

I bought a stationary bike before I was admitted to the funny farm to

try to build up my muscles a bit pre-op. I think it helped. I do it

now about 20 minutes a day. Even when I have pain in my hip, I feel no

discomfort on the bike.

Cheers,

Staninfr

>

> > Ben

> >

> > Bicycling is considered one of the best execises for post-hip-op

hippies,

> > even more efficacious than clipping debenture coupons!

> >

> > Staninfr

> >

> Really? I didn¹t know that. I¹ve been doing that instead of

walking just

> because of the heat this time of year. That is encouraging. I

think you

> are right though, that it has helped me tremendously! Vera

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Margaret

My " official " info says this: " You may ride a stationary bike 4 weeks

after surgery with no resistance on the pedals. Raise the seat a

little higher than usual so you don't bend your hip too far. "

I don't have specifics about a movable bike. I would check with your

PT on that one.

Staninfr

- In Joint Replacement , " Margaret Hayon "

<margaret@a...> wrote:

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take care of THR years later.How soon after the surgery can one start

bicycling?

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> Margaret

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forever? How to take care of THR years later.

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> On 7/30/04 2:39 AM, " Stan " <sagebush2020@y...> wrote:

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>

> Ben

>

> Bicycling is considered one of the best execises for post-hip-op

hippies,

> even more efficacious than clipping debenture coupons!

>

> Staninfr

>

>

> Really? I didn't know that. I've been doing that instead of

walking just

> because of the heat this time of year. That is encouraging. I

think you

> are right though, that it has helped me tremendously! Vera

>

>

>

>

>

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Staninfr

Bike is ok for hips you say. How about seat height for 90 degree angle? Does it matter? I have a schwyn air dyne sitting in my computer room that I have not tried to mount since the operation. When I had my one day of pt I asked the therapist about stationary bikes and she said they had a bike that you lean back with legs forward so dont break 90 degrees. My doc took me off pt after one visit and told me to just walk but walking is not making me as "steady" as I need so am looking for some exercises that I can do to strengthen my legs. The bike is sitting in an air conditioned room, its +/-100 degrees outside so walking is not that much fun.

ben

Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

BenBicycling is considered one of the best execises for post-hip-op hippies, even more efficacious than clipping debenture coupons!Staninfr> > For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what do > you > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?> > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary living > > activities?> > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not exercise, I > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?> > > > Thanks.> > > > > > > >

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Bem

Check out the medical sites on the WEB. All that I've read suggest

bikes. In the convalenscent home where I stayed for two weeks after

my one week in the clinic, the PT had us on stationary bikes during

my third week.

Of course, the 90 degree angle thing does matter. My seat is high

enough so that I don't abuse the rule.

Be careful when you mount it.

Why not give it a try. I never feel pain when using mine, and I

usually feel good afterwards. My PT said that I should do it a

minumum of 20 minutes at a time, not five minute spirts that I was

doing before she said that.

Go for it, Ben.

Staninfr

> > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago,

what

> do

> > you

> > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?

> > >

> > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary

> living

> > > activities?

> > >

> > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not

> exercise, I

> > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Stan

Ok will give it a try sometime later today. Have some puter work (about three hours) to get finished before I can play.

Have a nice day!

Ben

Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

BemCheck out the medical sites on the WEB. All that I've read suggest bikes. In the convalenscent home where I stayed for two weeks after my one week in the clinic, the PT had us on stationary bikes during my third week.Of course, the 90 degree angle thing does matter. My seat is high enough so that I don't abuse the rule.Be careful when you mount it.Why not give it a try. I never feel pain when using mine, and I usually feel good afterwards. My PT said that I should do it a minumum of 20 minutes at a time, not five minute spirts that I was doing before she said that.Go for it, Ben.Staninfr> > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what > do > > you > > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?> > > > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary > living > > > activities?> > > > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not > exercise, I > > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?> > > > > > Thanks.> > > > > > > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

I would really like to follow your suggestion, Ben, and have a nice

day, but I cannot. It's already evening here in France!

But you have a nice day, since you're still in the day zone.

Ciao

Staninfrance

> > > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years

ago,

> what

> > do

> > > you

> > > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the

replacement?

> > > >

> > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than

ordinary

> > living

> > > > activities?

> > > >

> > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not

> > exercise, I

> > > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Ben

I have a recumbent bike at home and an eliptical trainer that I used

before the pain and revision. Really gets your butt in shape and

keeps that prothesis in place.

The PT calls it personal torture. It hurts at first, but well worth

it. As always, ask you doc about your situation. If you have the

okay, go for it. If not ask why.

Sue

> > For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what

do

> you

> > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?

> >

> > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary

living

> > activities?

> >

> > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not

exercise, I

> > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Stan

I also do exercises for balance. Marching on a trapoline and

standing on one leg for one minute. Makes walking on uneven ground

much easier. You do not want to fall!

Sue

> > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, what

do

> > you

> > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?

> > >

> > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary

living

> > > activities?

> > >

> > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not

exercise,

> I

> > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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Margaret

My PT is an avid bike rider and has his hip replaced. He just turned

47 and just got back from the south of France. He even fell a few

months after his THR and was fine. He does everything but high

impact activities. Now if only I could get in half the shape he is

in. Until March, we are the same age!

Falling is my greatest fear also. So the PT for balance is wonderful.

Take care and stay well.

Sue

PS

My dad, an MD in Philadelphia in the 40's and 50's, used to make

house calls. He even bardered for his fee. The good old days before

big brother!

> I'm glad to hear this. My mountain bike is still standing in my

shed - covered with dust, tyres flat... I am still hopeful that one

day I will ride it again. My biggest fear is of falling off and

damaging my hip.

>

> Margaret

> ----- Original Message -----

>

>

> Ben

>

> Bicycling is considered one of the best execises for post-hip-op

> hippies, even more efficacious than clipping debenture coupons!

>

> Staninfr

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Staninfr wrote:

Friday, July 30, 2004 10:27 AM

Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

Why not give it a try. I never feel pain when using mine, and I

usually feel good afterwards. My PT said that I should do it a

minumum of 20 minutes at a time, not five minute spirts that I was

doing before she said that.

Go for it, Ben.

Staninfr

Riding the bike 20 minutes at a time will also kick in those endorphins; only

5 minutes might not be enough to do that.

BTW, when you get done with your garden, you're welcome to come to beautiful

Seattle

and work on mine. Free room and board My knee and easily-made-cranky back

make some

things difficult.

Carolyn

Carolyn

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Ben

Did you do what you said? Did you get on your bike, mate? You

promised me that you would do it sometime later yesterday. That was

a promise, non?

You also mentioned that you might do it instead of walking.

Do what you want, but it's also hot and a bit humid here in the

south of France, but--thanks to my Collie dog, I also walk about 40

minutes each day. He's almost 10 years old and has to move his rusty

bones, too.

ly, Ben, I find riding a stationary bike about as exciting as

watching water boil. I've got mine in front of my TV and DVD player.

I pop something interesting into the DVD player to get my mind off

of the act of peddling nowhere fast.

The 20 minutes will pass much faster if you pop something

interesting into the DVD player. I could give you some suggestions,

but this is a family site, so I won't!

So, big Ben, let me know. Did you do it?

Cheers,

staninfr

> > > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years

ago,

> what

> > do

> > > you

> > > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the

replacement?

> > > >

> > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than

ordinary

> > living

> > > > activities?

> > > >

> > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not

> > exercise, I

> > > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Ok thanks for the encouragement:

Yesterday, raised my seat and went for three minutes without hip pain..My right knee that was a big pain before surgery let me know it was still there. Thanks to the encouragement on this board I will start working the bike into my daily schedule now. It is inside in air conidioned house Yeah!, whereas the walking was outside in +/- 100 degrees. My exterior is too old and wrinkled to melt in the hot weather, but my mind still thinks it's soft and cuddly, Ha!

Ben.

Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

Staninfr wrote:Friday, July 30, 2004 10:27 AMRe: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later. Why not give it a try. I never feel pain when using mine, and I usually feel good afterwards. My PT said that I should do it a minumum of 20 minutes at a time, not five minute spirts that I was doing before she said that. Go for it, Ben. StaninfrRiding the bike 20 minutes at a time will also kick in those endorphins; only5 minutes might not be enough to do that. BTW, when you get done with your garden, you're welcome to come to beautiful Seattleand work on mine. Free room and board My knee and easily-made-cranky back make somethings difficult.CarolynCarolyn

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Staninfr

As you notice in previous posting, yes I did it for three minutes to see if the hip would take it, and see if anything else would fall off the wagon.... At my age (74) while riding a stationary bike I focus on breathing and being able to do it.Joke here.....I usually wear a walkman as music is the best for me. Actually, I don't want to mislead you as I do more walking than it sounds; I take my spouse either to lunch or dinner every day, her choice since she is ailing, and I do the driving also. I walk up and down the hall several times each day for exercise since it is cool in the hall..

Sounds like your Collie will keep you moving. I am dog free and kid free at home, which I frankly enjoy now. I dont mean that to be mean to the kids. The kids are working on being grown up, dang it there I go again!, and do come around frequently and help with whatever. We need their help unloading groceries etc and do appreciate it.

Take care in France.

Ben

Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

BenDid you do what you said? Did you get on your bike, mate? You promised me that you would do it sometime later yesterday. That was a promise, non?You also mentioned that you might do it instead of walking.Do what you want, but it's also hot and a bit humid here in the south of France, but--thanks to my Collie dog, I also walk about 40 minutes each day. He's almost 10 years old and has to move his rusty bones, too.ly, Ben, I find riding a stationary bike about as exciting as watching water boil. I've got mine in front of my TV and DVD player. I pop something interesting into the DVD player to get my mind off of the act of peddling nowhere fast.The 20 minutes will pass much faster if you pop something interesting into the DVD player. I could give you some suggestions, but this is a family site, so I won't!So, big Ben, let me know. Did you do it?Cheers,staninfr> > > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years ago, > what > > do > > > you > > > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the replacement?> > > > > > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than ordinary > > living > > > > activities?> > > > > > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not > > exercise, I > > > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?> > > > > > > > Thanks.> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Ben

Three minutes, eh? Well, that's three times better than one minute.

I don't think Lance Armstrong feels threatened, at least not yet.

Seriously, though, that's a start. And I agree, if the pain isn't

supportable, it's probably not a good idea to push it. Little by

little and you'll get up two twenty exciting minutes of listening to

your Walkman (shouldn't that be " listening to your Peddleperson?)

Where do you live where it's that hot--Arizona?

Ciao

Staninthesouthoffrance

> > > > > For those of you who have had THR one or more

years

> ago,

> > what

> > > do

> > > > you

> > > > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the

> replacement?

> > > > >

> > > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than

> ordinary

> > > living

> > > > > activities?

> > > > >

> > > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do

not

> > > exercise, I

> > > > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this

experience?

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Ben

Why did your doc stop the PT? I know it hurts alot at first, but is

well worth the effort to get correct form. This is the first time I

had outpatient for THR and I am very glad I am doing it. It is

amazing at what you think is being in good shape is not. You might

want to try it again with the doc's okay. If you did not like the PT

facility, maybe you can try another. You progress so much faster

with a PT watching you. Also getting your other joints in better

shape will help the hip. With my creaky knees I do the treadmill and

stretching first, then the bike for 10 minutes.

Keep up the good work.

Sue

> > > > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years

> ago,

> > what

> > > do

> > > > you

> > > > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the

> replacement?

> > > > >

> > > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than

> ordinary

> > > living

> > > > > activities?

> > > > >

> > > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do

not

> > > exercise, I

> > > > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Sue

Doc didnt say why to stop. I do know he had an older patient dislocate in pt that was doing what he said was too much too fast.Both of us believe to have me walking on two legs in any form was a miracle so neither of us want to push our luck. I like the pt and the pt said I would be on a cane in three weeks and walking without cane in five. Sounded great to me. I am using a cane now, but use the walker before bed to work on form, i.e. heel toe. My cane walking is not the best, but for a 75yr old wore out codger with severe arithitis it is acceptable. My family thinks seeing me walk at all is great so perhaps it is all relative.

ben

Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

BenWhy did your doc stop the PT? I know it hurts alot at first, but is well worth the effort to get correct form. This is the first time I had outpatient for THR and I am very glad I am doing it. It is amazing at what you think is being in good shape is not. You might want to try it again with the doc's okay. If you did not like the PT facility, maybe you can try another. You progress so much faster with a PT watching you. Also getting your other joints in better shape will help the hip. With my creaky knees I do the treadmill and stretching first, then the bike for 10 minutes.Keep up the good work.Sue> > > > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years > ago, > > what > > > do > > > > you > > > > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the > replacement?> > > > > > > > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than > ordinary > > > living > > > > > activities?> > > > > > > > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not > > > exercise, I > > > > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?> > > > > > > > > > Thanks.> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Staninfr

Bakersfield, California. Beautifull place but hot. Actually, I like it hot because it keeps the tourist traffic down.

Have never seen a "peddleperson".Is this something you've learned in France? I wouln't want anybody exciting to look at while I exercise as I might overload myself trying to act younger.....................

ben

Re: Physical therapy forever? How to take care of THR years later.

BenThree minutes, eh? Well, that's three times better than one minute. I don't think Lance Armstrong feels threatened, at least not yet. Seriously, though, that's a start. And I agree, if the pain isn't supportable, it's probably not a good idea to push it. Little by little and you'll get up two twenty exciting minutes of listening to your Walkman (shouldn't that be "listening to your Peddleperson?)Where do you live where it's that hot--Arizona?CiaoStaninthesouthoffrance> > > > > For those of you who have had THR one or more years > ago, > > what > > > do > > > > you > > > > > do, if anything, to maintain the health of the > replacement?> > > > > > > > > > Is it really necessary to do anything other than > ordinary > > > living > > > > > activities?> > > > > > > > > > I have noticed that when I get busy at work and do not > > > exercise, I > > > > > get some pain. Has anyone else had this experience?> > > > > > > > > > Thanks.> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >