'Life after joint replacement'

Do I need a specialist trainer with my new hip?

I would like to know who spe­cial­ises in advising people with hip replace­ments about gym ses­sions and exer­cise. I am wor­ried in case I go some­where where they are not qual­i­fied to give advice for my needs. I need to exer­cise but do not wish to do more harm than good...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 26, 2012

Can I use my exercise ball to tone up my new hip?

I had a total hip replace­ment four months ago. My recov­ery has been great and my con­sult­ant has given me per­mis­sion to start cyc­ling and swim­ming. But it would be more con­veni­ent if for the time being I could use my exer­cise ball to tone up at home. What would you advise?...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 26, 2012

I badly need to lose weight. How to begin?

I had my left knee replaced four years ago. After many set­backs and four knee oper­a­tions, I am finally get­ting my life back on track. However, I have put on a lot of weight: now 23st 10lb, I badly need some sort of dir­ec­tion. Can you help?...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 19, 2012

Will a return to exercise damage my new hip?

I am 62 and had a hip replace­ment last December, after frac­tur­ing my pel­vis. I was always act­ive, but am now very wary . I want my new hip to last for as long as pos­sible. I am visu­ally impaired which makes going to a gym or swim­ming nigh-​on impossible...
Posted by jane 0 Comments October 19, 2012