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 The
following list is a set of guidelines designed and approved
by your surgeon to help you following your Total Hip Arthroplasty
(THA).
If you have any concerns regarding other activities please
consult your surgeon.
| Progress walking to 2 canes |
After 2 weeks. |
| Drive a car |
After 12 weeks. |
| Lying on side |
After 12 weeks. |
| Resume sexual activities |
When comfortable except no hip bending greater than
90° until after 12 weeks. |
| Use regular toilet seat |
After 12 weeks with knees apart. |
| Sit at bottom of bath tub |
Never |
| Cut toenails |
After 12 weeks with knees apart. |
| Put on shoes and socks without aid |
After 12 weeks. |
| Swim |
As soon as wound heals. |
| Ride a stationary bicycle with raised seat |
Only following specific instruction from your surgeon. |
| Ride a regular bicycle |
After 12 weeks. |
| Ballroom dancing |
When ambulating without crutches. |
| Travelling in an airplane |
After 6 weeks. |
Some activities MAY NOT BE recommended and
it is advisable to check with your surgeon before you perform
other activities. Examples are: any high impact sports such
as horseback riding, court sports (volleyball, basketball,
racquet sports), yoga, golfing, gardening, kneeling, bowling.
Some activities are NEVER recommended. Some
examples are: high impact sports such as football, jogging,
running, tennis, skiing, handball. recommended. Some examples
are: high impact sports such as football, jogging, running,
tennis, skiing, handball.
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