Guest guest Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 I am a 47 year old Marine. In Mar 2003, I was given a new lease on life and a newly resurfaced hip by Dr. Mont. This was one of the better decisions of my life -- an outstanding experience. Really changed my life for the better -- I can now keep up with my 9 and 10 year old kids. I am a runner....although I haven't done much in the last few years, my profession requires it, and my soul demands it....now having got past the why....I'm into the how. Post-op I work out 5-7 times/week, cardio on elliptical trainers, (and only just recently treadmill), weights, stretching. Even got pulled into a pickup volleyball game (no jumping for me) but was able to play well....with no pain. Beyond my wildest expectations. Over Christmas, while on vacation in a beautiful, sunny place I just had to go on a run....and may have overdid it. Nothing permanent, was back to pre-run condition in four days but the pain I felt was new, not quite in the hip joint....hard to explain, may have just been the muscle surrounding the joint but it got my attention, more worried that I'd screwed up the resurface more than anything else. Since then, I've only just began to run, very slowly on the treadmill with no adverse affects....but I'm still a little worried about reaching just a little too far. My question is if any of you other folks have had a similar experience, and what did you do about it. Specific questions: a. Any training regimen that can help? b. Any specific exercises do you recommend? c. For those who stretch a lot, I seem to have hit a wall....just won't go beyond a certain point.....suggestions on how to keep progressing are appreciated. Appreciate any advice. Thanks and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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