How much walking is too much?

[Guest guest]

My right hip was resurfaced in 2007 and my left knee replaced in 2008, I have

recently got into walking and can easily walk for one hour per day – is this too

much as I want to do more? I am 57 years old.

Regards,

Bill

[Guest guest]

I've never heard that one can walk too much -- one hour is probably

less than many people walk in the course of daily activities.

Walking is generally recommended as the best exercise for hips - my OS

tells his patients walking is the best form of PT.

Of course, wearing good supportive shoes is very helpful as I think

they really cushion impact on the body -- I can really tell the

difference between walking in " good " shoes and walking in dress shoes.

On Mar 20, 2010, at 8:58 AM, sausages2u wrote:

> My right hip was resurfaced in 2007 and my left knee replaced in

> 2008, I have recently got into walking and can easily walk for one

> hour per day – is this too much as I want to do more? I am 57 years

> old.

> Regards,

> Bill

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[Guest guest]

No, I don't mean the usual walking around that everybody does but grab your

coat, lets go for an hour none stop!

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> > My right hip was resurfaced in 2007 and my left knee replaced in

> > 2008, I have recently got into walking and can easily walk for one

> > hour per day – is this too much as I want to do more? I am 57 years

> > old.

> > Regards,

> > Bill

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[Guest guest]

I am walking at least 1 hour a day at a clip (not usual around the house,

shopping etc.) and my knee was done 12/09. As it has only been 4 1/2 months, I

do rest and elevate when I get back from the walk, but I feel this is the best

and least hurting exercise, after the stationary bike. However, that is a bit

boring, is it not? The aim is to get to 10,000 steps. That should take about 2

1/2 hours of steady walk. Try for it!

BTW, I am 64 and size 8P. Certainly older than you! Joan

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From: sausages2u <sausages2u@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sat, March 20, 2010 11:58:02 AM

Subject: How much walking is too much?

My right hip was resurfaced in 2007 and my left knee replaced in 2008, I have

recently got into walking and can easily walk for one hour per day – is this

too much as I want to do more? I am 57 years old.

Regards,

Bill

[Guest guest]

That¹s great! Just listen to your body and you¹ll be fine. If you find

that there is a strain or pain after increasing your time, pull back a

little and build up more slowly. Or build up in increments, maybe 15

minutes at a time, and go for it!

Best,

Jackie

On 3/20/10 8:58 AM, " sausages2u " <sausages2u@...> wrote:

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> My right hip was resurfaced in 2007 and my left knee replaced in 2008, I have

> recently got into walking and can easily walk for one hour per day – is this

> too much as I want to do more? I am 57 years old.

> Regards,

> Bill

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for that. I am despondent as I was a cyclist (Cat 1 full on) but can't

ride now as I have not got the bend in my knee (I have~90 deg) so I thought I

would try walking but didn't want to wear anything out! I feel I could run but I

don't want to damage anything - do you think I could?

Thanks

Bill

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> > > > 2008, I have recently got into walking and can easily walk for one

> > > > hour per day – is this too much as I want to do more? I am 57

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> > > > Regards,

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[Guest guest]

Hi Joan

For a while I was riding the bike 20 minutes at a pretty good clip, and then

walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes also going pretty fast. After about 3

days I got so stiff and my knee swelled up considerably. I quit exercising for

a few days to let my knee recover. I'm 6 months out from my TKR and like you I

am also 64. It sounds like you also had problems with the bike. Have you found

that you can resume the bike?

Dorie Madsen

I am walking at least 1 hour a day at a clip (not usual around the house,

shopping etc.) and my knee was done 12/09. As it has only been 4 1/2 months, I

do rest and elevate when I get back from the walk, but I feel this is the best

and least hurting exercise, after the stationary bike. However, that is a bit

boring, is it not? The aim is to get to 10,000 steps. That should take about 2

1/2 hours of steady walk. Try for it!

BTW, I am 64 and size 8P. Certainly older than you! Joan

[Guest guest]

Thanks for that, very interesting. Regarding my Knee, I tried everything

including a Dynasplint for 6 hours a day and a manipulation under GA and got

narda. I am going to see another surgeon in Toronto so perhaps he can redo it. I

don't know how that usually goes second time round but not riding is hard for

me, lifechanging, I have gained 30lb now…lol!

Bill

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> > > > > > Regards,

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Lynn, I tried that and fitted shorter cranks to so the pedaling circle

would be smaller but it's still too much, I think you need 120deg to cycle

properly, darn that knee!!

Bill

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> > > > > 2008, I have recently got into walking and can easily walk for one

> > > > > hour per day †" is this too much as I want to do more? I am 57 

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> > > > > Regards,

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[Guest guest]

Hi Dorrie, No, I don;t have trouble with the bike. I just find it boring. I

am planning to get on my real bike this summer, but use knee pads just in case.

In case you missed my earlier blogs, I AM a tennis player.(Notice the

insistence?) My goal is to get on the court May 4 to hit, and start playing

doubles in June. I am still having discomfort and can bend about 115 without

someone pushing it. I am over 120 degrees with the therapist. I intend to go

to therapy till they can get me to 130. Now, if the swelling, stiffness and

deadness would go away.............

All the best, Joan

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From: " TrainedYorkie@... " <TrainedYorkie@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sat, March 20, 2010 2:12:50 PM

Subject: Re: How much walking is too much?

Hi Joan

For a while I was riding the bike 20 minutes at a pretty good clip, and then

walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes also going pretty fast. After about 3

days I got so stiff and my knee swelled up considerably. I quit exercising for

a few days to let my knee recover. I'm 6 months out from my TKR and like you I

am also 64. It sounds like you also had problems with the bike. Have you found

that you can resume the bike?

Dorie Madsen

I am walking at least 1 hour a day at a clip (not usual around the house,

shopping etc.) and my knee was done 12/09. As it has only been 4 1/2 months, I

do rest and elevate when I get back from the walk, but I feel this is the best

and least hurting exercise, after the stationary bike. However, that is a bit

boring, is it not? The aim is to get to 10,000 steps. That should take about 2

1/2 hours of steady walk. Try for it!

BTW, I am 64 and size 8P. Certainly older than you! Joan

[Guest guest]

Thanks Joan I tried everything including a Dynasplint for 6 hours a day and a

manipulation under GA and got zip, I am off to see another " Delicate genius " so

I will see were that takes me, hey ho!

Bill.

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> > > > > My right hip was resurfaced in 2007 and my left knee replaced in

> > > > > 2008, I have recently got into walking and can easily walk for one

> > > > > hour per day †" is this too much as I want to do more? I am 57

> > > years

> > > > > old.

> > > > > Regards,

> > > > > Bill

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[Guest guest]

I would think that if you can do it and it feels good, then continue! I usually

put in at least 5 to 6 miles a day all total. And I am 63, but as a nurse, don't

have much choice since I am still working.I don't do more than a couple of miles

at once, though.

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> I am walking at least 1 hour a day at a clip (not usual around the house,

shopping etc.) and my knee was done 12/09. As it has only been 4 1/2 months, I

do rest and elevate when I get back from the walk, but I feel this is the best

and least hurting exercise, after the stationary bike. However, that is a bit

boring, is it not? The aim is to get to 10,000 steps. That should take about 2

1/2 hours of steady walk. Try for it!

> BTW, I am 64 and size 8P. Certainly older than you! Joan

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> From: sausages2u <sausages2u@...>

> Joint Replacement

> Sent: Sat, March 20, 2010 11:58:02 AM

> Subject: How much walking is too much?

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> My right hip was resurfaced in 2007 and my left knee replaced in 2008, I have

recently got into walking and can easily walk for one hour per day †" is this

too much as I want to do more? I am 57 years old.

> Regards,

> Bill

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Joan, Yes I do have full extension its just the bending that sucks. pre

op I was at ~110 but the doc said he got 120 in the OR, hey ho!

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> > > > > > My right hip was resurfaced in 2007 and my left knee replaced in

> > > > > > 2008, I have recently got into walking and can easily walk for one

> > > > > > hour per day †" is this too much as I want to do more? I am 57

> > > > years

> > > > > > old.

> > > > > > Regards,

> > > > > > Bill

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