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Playing Tennis After a Hip Replacement: 7 Considerations

Executive Summary Although most patients begin walking soon after surgery, returning to tennis after a hip replacement usually demands patience, adherence to a physical therapy regimen, and medical guidance. Before starting to play tennis again, you should slowly build your strength to condition your body, update your equipment to accommodate your new biomechanics, and,

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4 Best Sleeping Positions After a Hip Replacement

Key Takeaways Choosing the right sleeping position after a hip replacement is crucial for reducing pain and ensuring a restful night’s sleep, which can support vital healing processes. Create a comfortable environment using pillows and a supportive mattress for better sleep post-surgery. Additionally, be sure to practice good sleep hygiene and take prescribed medications

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How Soon Can You Fly After A Hip Replacement? What To Know

Executive Summary Hip replacement surgery can relieve some patient’s pain, especially if they are suffering from a degenerative joint condition like arthritis. Still, post-surgery recovery can make average activities like flying on an airplane challenging. Most people can comfortably take short flights within six to twelve weeks after hip surgery. However, patients will have

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How Soon Can You Drive After Hip Replacement Surgery?

Executive Summary In order to reduce discomfort and improve mobility, hip replacement surgery totally or partially replaces diseased hip joints with artificial implants. After the surgery, patients must take time to recover before driving. Post-surgery healing differs for everyone, but many patients can resume driving after a few weeks of recovery. Still, many factors

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Posterior vs Anterior Hip Replacement: 7 Key Differences

Key Takeaways Hip replacement is the surgical process of replacing the hip joint with a prosthetic implant to restore function by minimizing pain and increasing mobility. This surgery can be performed as a total or partial hip replacement. The main difference between posterior and anterior hip replacements is the incision location; posterior hip replacements

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How To Minimize Pain While Waiting For A Hip Replacement

Executive Summary Hip replacement surgery can provide long-term relief for hip pain, but there is often a waiting period before going through the procedure itself. When waiting for hip replacement surgery, pain and discomfort can affect your quality of life and make it difficult to engage in your regular daily activities. Pain management strategies

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