cycling after a hip replacement
suze
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A question was thrown out to us all a few days ago regarding cycling after a hip replacement.
Does anyone have any experience of this, or knowledge about cycling after a hip replacement?
Does anyone have any experience of this, or knowledge about cycling after a hip replacement?
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I have no problems cycling as it is a non weight bearing activity although I do need to lean my bike over to get on it as I have a bit of trouble lifting my leg over the crossbar. I cycle about 150 miles a week and reguarly take part in 100mile sportifs and the odd time trial. I spent two weeks cycling in the french Alps this summer doing quite a few of the big Cols and as well as completing the Marmotte cyclosportif and did not experience any problems at all which is quite ironic because I find walking any distance causes quite a bit of discomfort.
My surgeon, who I see once a year, was more than happy to sign the medical form that I needed for the french sportif and he says that cycling and swimming are the two best forms of exercise for people who have had hip replacements. I hate swimming so just concentrate on cycling. I have been cycling for 3 years and the main problem I had when I started cycling was building up the muscle where I had been cut during surgery. The muscle was very tight and required quite a bit of physio to get the suppleness back. I still do all the exercises now when I get home from a bike ride.
Considering that I couldn't walk 100 yards before the replacements, i'm very pleased with the outcome of the operations. If you want any more information regarding my experience just let me know.
Brucey