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Total hip replacement - What to expect for recovery
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Hi, I don't know your age, but my last hip replacements were put in when I was 61 years old, and I was told I could expect them to last 20-25 years if I was careful - including no running ( I was a lifelong runner.) 12 years later, they look good, but are starting to show a little wear - I do not want to undergo another replacement or revision, so I am safeguarding them with strength and flexibility exercises and low impact exercise, but I will never stress them with regular running.
Your results may vary, but I plan to err on the side of caution (I also dance a few hours every week.) Can you find a racewalking group to compete with?
Sue
Sue
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@sueinmn , my hip replacement was done when i was 71. My surgeon doesn’t recommend jogging, but he told me he had a patient that completed a marathon after her hip replacement.i have done around 14 marathons and as many or more half marathons in the past. I don’t plan to do any of those in the future. I don’t plan to do more than 5 or 10ks. My physical therapist who had a hip replacement several years ago has returned to jogging. He is in his 40s. He gave me a program to ease back into running with walk breaks. I only jog 3 times a week. I go to spin classes 3 times a week.