exercise for hip osteoarthritis

[nickshjujitsu]

hi,I have hip osteoarthritis in left and right hips and go the gym 2_3 times a week ,I've stopped using treadmill which puts unnecessary pressure on the joints,I use the cross trainer machine which dosent put the pressure on the joints and rowing machine which helps,I just wondered with anyone with the same condition as mine what exercises do you use to strengthen the hips?because believe me I will do anything to put off surgery (hip replacements)thank you

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The Arthritis Action website has a series of exercises for different joints, including hips. You'll find them under 'resources'.

[arthritis_action Partner]

Hi nickshjujitsu , thanks for getting in touch.

As the previous comment mentions, the Arthritis Action contains a number of exercise resources to help improve your joint mobility. A number of these are specifically chosen to help strengthen hip mobility.

arthritisaction.org.uk/livi...

These exercises were designed with you in mind, to try conveniently without needing to leave the house. We also recommend keeping an activity diary, to understand what works best for you and which exercises help you the most.

Let us know how you get on!

[nickshjujitsu in reply to arthritis_action]

thank you for posting those exercises I've already tried a few and already feel a benefit ,it will help me a lot especially with no gym access at moment with the virus,much appreciated

[Joanzoe]

Hi my husband had both hips replaced and the best exercise he said is walking, He used to walk miles every day .and his first hip he got done over 15 years and he holds down a full time job doctors said at his las appointment are like new .so my husband said walk walk. Stay safe xx