I have been diagnosed with advanced arthritis in both hips. I'm only 49. I'm being told I'll need the hips replaced sooner than later. I have been training hard and competing successfully for the past several years. Breaststroke is my competitive event. Does anyone have experience with arthritic hips? Can you advise if you think swimming (and swimming breaststroke) has made things worse or better. I usually swim 5-6x week, up to about 3500 yards per workout. I am a healthy eater, a personal trainer for a living, very flexible, take supplements for these conditions etc.
Also if anyone out there is swimming with artificial hips, would you please share your experience. Many thanks.
Lisa, I feel your pain- literally! I could have written your post, except that I'm 51 and not a personal trainer. In addition to a boatload of other physical breakdowns that are hereditary (in my case), my left hip has quickly taken a dump and my right hip is not far behind. Like you, I am a breaststroker and have a similar training schedule.
I will be curious to read the responses to this thread, so thanks for posting!
Lisa, I feel your pain- literally! I could have written your post, except that I'm 51 and not a personal trainer. In addition to a boatload of other physical breakdowns that are hereditary (in my case), my left hip has quickly taken a dump and my right hip is not far behind. Like you, I am a breaststroker and have a similar training schedule.
I will be curious to read the responses to this thread, so thanks for posting!
