Dolores Said:

what is a good exercise video after hip surgery?

We Answered:

I've had both hips replaced in separate surgeries. Once I had rehabbed the hips and had completed physical therapy, I began a routine using an elliptical trainer (low impact and helps build endurance which I needed after so many years with bad hips), stationary bicycle (road bicycling would be a good substitute), recumbent stepper, and a continuation of some of my PT exercises along with daily walking outside (or on a treadmill when the weather didn't permit outside walks). Most of these I did 3xper week except I did the walking every day. The key is low-impact - no jogging or running. I did some of my PT exercises lying down but instead of lying on the floor (too hard to get down and back up) I did them on the bed at the fitness center.

I don't know of any video that has a program of exercises just for people with hip replacements. As you search, keep an eye out for routines that involve too much impact or that would cause you to violate whatever precautions have been prescribed by your doctor for the long term. I no longer have the flexibility that I had before my hips went bad - but then I'm also 20 years older! I don't think very many of the canned video programs will totally meet your exercise needs. They are more for people who don't have complicated orthopedic problems.

Michelle Said:

Do you think doctors really perform unnecessary surgery on children for profit?

We Answered:

Yes, I do. I also believe they preform unnecessary tests. I think health care and insurance should be reformed. Making it easier for people to afford medical treatment and insurance, rather than forcing it on us.