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Are Isometric Exercises Effective To Build Muscle Strength After A Hip Replacement Surgery?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Jun 2017
Question: I just had hip replacement. Pt recommended a series of exercises for me to do at home, basically isometric in nature. Do you think this is enough?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can try walking with a walker.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a hip replacement isometric exercises are needed to maintain the tone of the muscles. it will also help reducing any local swelling. Gradually when the pain will reduce other exercises will also be recommended and you will be able to walk normally. No need to worry. Continue with the exercises as recommended. You can try walking with the help of a walker.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Are Isometric Exercises Effective To Build Muscle Strength After A Hip Replacement Surgery?

Brief Answer: You can try walking with a walker. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. After a hip replacement isometric exercises are needed to maintain the tone of the muscles. it will also help reducing any local swelling. Gradually when the pain will reduce other exercises will also be recommended and you will be able to walk normally. No need to worry. Continue with the exercises as recommended. You can try walking with the help of a walker. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal