Anyone out there in USMS/Board world had a total hip replacment or hip resurfacing? If so, here are my questions:
1. How long until you were back in the water training?
2. How long until you were back in the water racing (pool and/or open water)?
3. How long until you could do flip turns and push hard off the wall?
4. How long until you were biking?
5. How long until you felt "normal?"
6. What is your experience re range of motion post surgery?
thanks
Jenny, I have also found traveling and long spells sitting quite hard for an old hippie but my comfort with both have improved steadily post HR. To add to your exercise you might want to consider some work on a trampette and balance board. My PT had me jogging on the trampette, pausing to balance for a few seconds every 3rd or 5th step. Similarly the balance board mobilized lots of the muscles around the hip joint. I suggest you check with your PT if this might be helpful. There are of course lots of other exercises you could do which might be good for when you are on the road. Good luck!
PS I improved my breaststroke time again last week, but maybe it was my new tech suit!
Jenny, I have also found traveling and long spells sitting quite hard for an old hippie but my comfort with both have improved steadily post HR. To add to your exercise you might want to consider some work on a trampette and balance board. My PT had me jogging on the trampette, pausing to balance for a few seconds every 3rd or 5th step. Similarly the balance board mobilized lots of the muscles around the hip joint. I suggest you check with your PT if this might be helpful. There are of course lots of other exercises you could do which might be good for when you are on the road. Good luck!
PS I improved my breaststroke time again last week, but maybe it was my new tech suit!
