Favorite Exercise after Surgery **

[blitz373]

Just Curious :  What is your favorite exercise to do after surgery for hip resurfacing ??  I would like to know which exercise is the most helpful, or else ,  (where and or how)  can I obtain a list, or sheet with them ?? thank you ...

[Mudpro]

Follow your therapists directions for specific exercises.  here is a link to some offered on the McMinn Centre site.  Enter, then go to Rehabilitation: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/flash/

I started on a recumbent stationary bike at the end of week 2.

It helped me ease into developing a range of motion (ROM) and build my stamina back up.  At first i started with no resistance and could only do 10 minutes or so.  The recumbent bike has an adjustable seat that slid back AND leaned back so I could adjust it to whatever ROM I could handle at the time.

At week 8 I do 20 minutes in the morning when i get up and 20 minutes again in the evening after dinner, its GREAT!

Gotta give kuddos to a swimming pool to, started a few days ago, it kicked my butt and worked parts of the leg that other exercises didn't seem to reach.

[hawaiieric]

The excersize you hate the most and hurts the most is the best one for you.  For me it was leg lifts on my back, so I worked on that one and when I got that muscle up to par..  I worked it with weights after I could do them on my own...hope that info helps..
Eric