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 The
following list is a set of guidelines designed and approved
by your surgeon to help you following your Total Hip Arthroplasty
(THA).
If you have any concerns regarding other activities please
consult your surgeon.
| Progress walking to 2 canes |
After 2 weeks. |
| Drive a car |
Ask surgeon, but not for at least 6 weeks. |
| Lying on side |
Either side anytime but use pillow between legs. |
| Resume sexual activities |
After 4-6 weeks and if comfortable, except no hip
bending greater than 90°. |
| Use regular toilet seat |
After 12 weeks with knees apart but better to use
permanent high toilet seat. |
| Sit at bottom of bath tub |
Never |
| Cut toenails |
Never |
| Put on shoes and socks without aid |
Never |
| Swim |
As soon as wound heals. No butterfly kick. |
| Ride a stationary bicycle with raised seat |
After 6 weeks and only following specific instruction
from your surgeon. |
| Ride a regular bicycle |
After 12 weeks. |
| Ballroom dancing |
When ambulating without crutches. |
| Travelling in an airplane |
After 12 weeks. |
Some activities MAY NOT BE recommended and
it is advisable to check with your surgeon before you perform
other activities. Examples are: any high impact sports such
as horseback riding, court sports (volleyball, basketball,
racquet sports), yoga, golfing, gardening, bowling.
Some activities are NEVER recommended. Some
examples are: high impact sports, jogging, tennis, skiing,
kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, bending past 90 degrees,
crossing operated leg over unoperated leg or lifting greater
than 25-50 pounds.
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