Hip Arthroscopy

[ilurvebroccoli]

Hello, so I am getting a hip arthroscopy on February 17th. Basically, they go in with small cameras and shave off part of my hip socket that is tearing my cartilage. Then they sew the cartilage up. So, my surgeon said it would be best if I was as fit and healthy as possible when the surgery takes place so that the recovery can go smoother and faster. The more useful muscles I have before the surgery, the easier it will be for me to get my strength back. I would say I am relatively fit, and pretty healthy, but I would like to get more core strength, and upper body strength since I will be maneuvering on crutches for a bit. I also should prob up my calcium/vitamin d levels to help with the bone and cartilage. I just really dont like milk....

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for me, what to do as far as workouts go before my surgery, and anything I should do as far as my diet.

I guess I should also mention, I can't do high impact stuff, cause my knee is not the best. I have screws there as well as by my hip that they will be taking out during the surgery as well. I do not have access to a gym. Just 8lb dumbells, resistance bands, and a yoga mat at home.

Ok, so, any suggestions? I guess I just want to be as fit as possible with the limited exercise that I can do.

 

[nails]

hip labral tears and impingements are a relatively new diagnosis to have. Therefore there is no consesus on pre or post op rehab. What I would say is that every patient I have treated with your condition has had significant muscle imbalances and lumbo-pelvic instabilites. These need to be adressed -as this is part of the reason for developing the impingement inthe first place.

The other reason impingements develop is lower limb mechanics... you WILL have a significant foot type. This is an important point as this is something that is not really picked much and is overlooked as part of the mechanical cause in the first place.

Go and see a physio who knows their stuff with regard to muscle balance. And see a good podiatrist

 

[g8r80]

So, my surgeon said it would be best if I was as fit and healthy as possible when the surgery takes place so that the recovery can go smoother and faster.

Sorry I can't provide any suggestions for your training program, but I strongly agree with your surgeon's suggestion to get as fit as possible. Two years ago, I went into surgery on a Friday morning, had my ascending aorta and aortic valve replaced, was walking about on Saturday, and discharged Monday morning. There is no way a less fit person would have been discharged after 3 days.

I am a triathlete and was a 48 at the time.

 

[nails]

err i dont think you can compare those two operations!
Sort out your biomechanics or you WILL reinjure!