Waiting Hip Replacement- Advice

[LisaGuy-Cowes]

Ive set up my mountain bike in house with a stand, cycling about 10km a day, doing abs strengthening routine. My mobility has improved immensely . Great for winter/ lockdown. Before Xmas I was in right state with pain. This set up has made a huge difference.

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So moving is better for it than not moving?

[DorsetLady in reply to Hidden]

Yes, for sure, walking is good, provided the pain allows of course!

This gives some exercises thst can be done indoors - eoemskservice.nhs.uk/docs/d...

[Hidden in reply to DorsetLady]

OK, thank you 😊

[LisaGuy-Cowes in reply to Hidden]

Hi, Walking for me puts my lower back out, ive gone from still light jogging in April last year , to unable walk down the stairs without severe pain before Xmasand getting up from bed or chair painful. However cycling indoors and abs challenge , have been brilliant. I just wanted to say something , in case it helps someone. Ive avoided taking pain relief , unless its really bad. But since the activities , no pain relief needed. Walking any distance is still the an issue for me. Ive ordered an electric bike adaption, which will improve outdoor hill cycling.

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Does the cycling take pressure off the hips?

[LisaGuy-Cowes in reply to Hidden]

Yes , i believe so. a friend does a lot outdoor cycling( to work and fun) he cycled a lot before surgery ( his surgery was 2 yrs ago) Getting on / off bike is my hardest bit, but cycling indoors on a stand, I do 10 km whilst watching bit tv, whatever the weather. upping the levels and speed. but easy to do too much and get stiff, hence finding indoor easier to monitor. I have a watch linked to cadence on bike , so proper work out set up.

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OK, thanks for the information, I appreciate it.

Take care..

[Loves2walk]

Has anyone tried one of the under desk bikes? It was trying to get in my bike last year when I realized I must have hip problems....thought I’d fall into two pieces! I want to be as strong as I can be going into surgery....whenever that may be.