For many Canadians, the path to surgical care can be unnecessarily long and filled with uncertainty, especially for knee and hip procedures, as joint replacement wait times in Canada can stretch well beyond the advised 182-day waiting period. Unfortunately, as patients are forced to wait for their medical care, their quality of life may suffer due to an increase in pain and a decrease in mobility.
If you’re wondering how soon you can drive after a knee replacement, the answer depends on several factors, ranging from your strength and mobility to the type of vehicle you will be operating.
It is only natural that many recovering patients are interested in getting back to the activities they love, including tennis, after hip replacement surgery.
American football is inherently a high-impact sport that requires explosive movements, rapid changes in direction, and jarring physical contact, all of which can stress your joints significantly.
Golf is typically considered a low-impact sport, but some people still experience hip pain from golfing. The sport requires repeated twisting and weight shifting, which can significantly strain the hips.
Hip bursitis exercises and stretches are essential for managing the pain and stiffness caused by inflamed bursae, tiny fluid-filled sacs within joints like the hip.
Dr. Shane Martin
