Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Hi Drea, I'm 6 moths post op- I started BACK at SOME yoga and pilates exercises at 4 months and only do what I can safely. I too will avoid classes just now as I prefer to modify poses in a manner that is consistent with protecting my hip. It should be possible I just avoid breaking about 110 degrees at 6 months out and never bring my leg across the midline and avoid anything that is even potentaily not suitable with the THR. To gauge this I heed my long term restrictions, knowlege of yoga and pilates (did both about 5 years) and use common sense, and am getting a little more confident in what feels ok and what doesn't. However my surgeon said I could return to this as long as I didn't push the hip 'too far'. I find that most pilates exercises do not push the hip too far as its gentle subtle movement so you may get back to those in a month or two (obviously with your surgeons say so). Knowing what yoga poses help and are dangerous is a more tricky proposition. I know lots of people are against this type of exercise but yoga helped me stave off back problems prior to the THR so its my personal choice to carry on with a programme adapted to MY THR, given its restrictions. I would advise you to clear any movements with your surgeon, disclaimer, disclaimer.. best wishes, Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 sarah, hoping this will help... http://www.romanaspilates.com/pgs/aboutpilates.html http://www.yogajournal.com/ stacey > > Hi all, > > Can someone explain to me exactly what yoga and pilates are? And what is the difference between them? I know about the strength training stuff and cardio but I hear lots about yoga and pilates, do they build your muscles, are they mostly for relaxation, I may try them but want to have more info on them first. Thanks. > > in CA > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.63/2500 - Release Date: 11/13/09 07:54:00 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thanks Stacey. I will check those out today. in CA Re: Yoga and Pilates sarah, hoping this will help... http://www.romanaspilates.com/pgs/aboutpilates.html http://www.yogajournal.com/ stacey No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.65/2502 - Release Date: 11/14/09 07:43:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 both off the same benefits of flexiblity and muscle toning(well if you do power yoga) but yoga is more of a flow of movements connected with breathes that was thought to help the spiritual enlightening and cleansing of the body. it certainly can be but the physical benefits are great of stretching and flowing moments to keep the body supple offer some toning benefits and are great for those with any injuries where other forms of exercise isn't possible. if you look under links there is a link that leads you to definitions to all sorts of yoga practices from asthanga and hatha to restorative. pilates was invented along the same lines and used more for rehabilitation. it believe keeping the core(back,abs,waist,shoulders,hips)strong the body will be less likely to injury. its very beneficial form of ab work but for reference here are quick easy to explain go to linkshttp://yoga.about.com/http://pilates.about.com/and google some stuff on you tube to get a look at these forms in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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