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 - when looking for Docs. ask about references, time it should last, replacement of that hip manufacture & maker.Many have very good results better than mine from the old hip parts.that are now used. When the staples come out , light workouts in the pool are ok. Limit hard turns & starts for a while.
Lisa - when looking for Docs. ask about references, time it should last, replacement of that hip manufacture & maker.Many have very good results better than mine from the old hip parts.that are now used. When the staples come out , light workouts in the pool are ok. Limit hard turns & starts for a while.
