Can patients run after a hip or knee replacement?

[@johnboytim3639]

I’m a former professional tennis player that wore out my hips. At age 45, I had them both replaced. 8 weeks apart. The quickest they’ll allow you to do both, this particular type of full hip replacement. Both were non weight bearing, meaning no weight on leg for 30 days.And then no weight on the other leg for 30 days ( that’s after surgery ) . The bone has to grow around the prosthesis. It was a brutal recovery for me, especially knowing as soon as I recover, I’ll be on the hard courts 6-8 hrs a day, 6 days a week. Coaching. That’s why my Dr did it the natural way, no cement, because I was relatively young and extremely active, on hard courts. Im 54 now, both hips are awesome, zero pain. I literally teach 7 or 8 hrs every day moving on my feet. Im blessed. I still say it’s a miracle !!!

[@pamstarr]

Thanks for this comment, John. Can you let me know what "the natural way, no cement" is? I'm a runner facing hip replacement surgery. I'm trying to find the right doc to do the surgery, so I'm trying to learn their language. Thanks!

[@michaelthorpe1869]

both hips fully replaced in 2020. I played D1 college tennis, I'm now 58 and ocassionally play tennis, and can run 10 miles easy. My hips are better today than when I was in my 20's although the rest of my body aches. I maninly focus on weight training and strecthing lots of yoga

[@farahsmirage127]

thanks for the inspiration

[@farahsmirage127]

@@michaelthorpe1869 thanks for the inspiration

[@likearollingstone007]

Is pickle ball would be possible with your new hips ?

[@PureNRG2]

As a THR over year ago, the question I asked myself was what would the quality of my life be like without running. Dedicated runners know the answer to that question. I have returned to running, with some limits and precautions and my experience after a year of running has been absolutely fine.

[@dylanreynolds5555]

I’m 29 had THR on my left side after a femoral head shatter due to a motor vehicle accident 2 years ago . Kinda life changing hearing you won’t ever be able to run again. Looking forward to hearing everyone stories on here.

[@daneharbinson5823]

Had a total hip replacement in 2013 was very overweight at this point .... took up running in 2019 lost at least 3.7 stone. Ran 3 times a week 8k every run ..no problems until late October 2021 had to stop due to Needing another total hip the other side will let you know how it goes !

[@noreengangwish4985]

Yes please let us know

[@Leosart2011]

How did it go?

[@williamtrott7192]

I had given up running due to one hip and two TKR's (due to Dr. recommendation), 5 years later I decided I needed to run again and have been at it for 6 weeks now and loving the feeling to getting back to the life I used to know. Current long run is 5.75 miles. Going easy and increasing time/distance as weight continues to decrease. Thanks for the video.

[@jensmith3719]

wishing you all the best and a long running future,

[@TheSD75]

How long does TKR last?

[@myopinion8062]

@@TheSD75 hi there I'm about to have my right knee total replacement they told me 15 to 20 years

[@GregoryNorton-smith]

Great Channel…I’ve had both my left and right hips Total hip replacement as they wore out from carry heavy weight in the infantry. I’m 50 years old and doctors, friends and family all said I would be a fool to run again. I rehabilitated and kept my faith and resilience and I’ve ran the London Marathon, Ultra Marathons ( my biggest so far was the fox ultra of 38 miles) and other events for charities raising thousands and had no wear or tear. No one calls me a fool anymore. I would advise you to be lighter in build for less impact and have a good running technique ( no heal striking styles)and to train clever. But above all be strong in mind…you can and will do it…but everything comes at a sacrifice…I wish you all well and the best for the future.

[@tri-more-fitness5591]

This is a great topic. I had a TKR in March 2018 and started “running” 12-weeks post surgery. It may have been short 10-second intervals but it was a start. I completed a half-Ironman 15-months post TKR and have run over a 1000 miles in 2019. In December of 2021 I had a Hip Replacement and recovery has been much quicker. At 4-months post surgery I have run a 9:00 mile with no complications and have run/walked as far as 6.5 miles. It is doable and I caution, everyone is different and fitness level prior to surgery is critical to get back at it.

[@farahsmirage127]

thanks for sharing your story. inspirational

[@johnsenior478]

High BMI is a contra indication for running without joint replacement - let alone with. I had partial knee replacement in May, used swimming , stationary cycling and walking as well as rigorously doing all the exercises I was given 4x a day initially and then much less once I was doing other exercise. Have had one physio appt on the phone. I was a fit 60+ cyclist (no running since 2010 due to knee pain which was osteoarthritis) and all indications are with my knee now ‘balanced’ that I’m riding better and I’m planning to get back to some running from Feb/ March. I’m also retired which has enabled me to really focus on the rehab. Thanks for this as it’s reassured me that getting back to running is doable.

[@JoeDelaney64]

Hi I got my left hip total replaced 2015, 6 weeks after op I was back on the bike, 4 months later I was back jogging on grass, I am now running 30Km+ per week, mostly on grass, the hip feels very strong with no reactions. I can now run 5k in 24 minutes with no reaction. The most important thing to remember is, you need to do the daily strength training which the physio recommended after the Op. There is 6 exercises I do daily, which are easy but very effective. Great video.

[@klosownik8423]

What kind of exercise?

[@simpilotjoe535]

@@klosownik8423 hi, they are side leg raises lying down, anything that will strengthen glutes an muscles around hip.

[@klosownik8423]

And how Rom have you got nie?

[@simpilotjoe535]

@@klosownik8423 sorry say again

[@klosownik8423]

@@simpilotjoe535 the angle of the bend at the knee, how much have you got rights nie, sorry dictionary was faster.

[@kellyplumb7024]

I've been working in the health and fitness industry for over 35 years. I just had total hip replacement surgery a little over 3 months. I recovered rather quickly. That being said I am finding myself really cautious about lateral movement. I believe that it depends on the individual. Good info, very informative. Perhaps you could do a video on abduction and rotation? Cautions and range of motion etc?? Thank you

[@mikestille76]

I play hockey twice a week 10 years post TKR. I am a goalie, and no problems yet.

[@bobstewart8032]

I had a total hip replacement surgery almost a year ago and my doctor told me not to run or jump. I really want to become more active as I once was. I played a lot of softball and volleyball. Now, I get frustrated because I feel so slow and tight when I try to run. I'm 57 and I know I'm never going to play the way I did did when I was 27 but I do want to feel that competitive feeling again.

[@michaelthorpe1869]

double hip replacement in 2020 I'm 58 and I ran 10 miles last week no problem. I swim, play tennis and golf no issue there either

[@farahsmirage127]

thanks for the inspiration. it means the world to me

[@michaelthorpe1869]

@@farahsmirage127 good luck to you.. don't over do it. I had sore left hip that took a few months to get better.

[@richardcampbell9225]

Part of my rehab for a total hip replacement I began walking then running (I have never been athletic in my life) and really enjoyed it. At 27 months and age 61 I completed my first marathon.

[@alexanderaimal3885]

I have replaced my both hips at the age of 36, after 3 years now I am able to run 🏃‍♀️ 2 to 3 miles without pain 3 times a week. Virginia USA 🇺🇸

[@darrylsiemer5666]

After a posterior approach THA which according to my orthopedist remains the most common way of doing it here in the USA, regaining sufficient flexibility to do things like tie your own shoes or put on a swim fin is both very important and almost totally unmentioned in videos like these.

[@MorrisLess]

For running, heel vs. forefoot strike makes a huge difference, especially in force loading on hip. Forefoot, obviously, is better.

[@mra9248]

I've just run 12 miles. I had full hip replacement 4 years ago. Been running again about 6 weeks. I'm thinking I'm a bit overweight though.

[@paulgreenlaw7972]

Well, it's been two years since this posted. Any updates on running after TKR's from the channel, the viewers, studies or anecdotal? Or where to look

[@MrJamesAllan]

I got a double hip replacement 6 years ago, both in one single operation. I was a professional dancer, a fitness professional and a hobby martial artist. I had to give up the dance and fitness professions a few years before finally getting the operation but still trained martial arts (went from kick boxing and karate to wing chung) and fitness every day. All pain was gone after the operation but I waited a year before returning to martial arts and took out kicking from my program, although I admit to training kicking at and below knee level. I do strength training 5-6 times a week. Running is the thing that is not going well although I was never a runner. It is painful but I have not worked out why. Especially since martial arts is clearly more aggressive on my hips. Possibly just pure muscle tightness. There is no instability.

[@farahsmirage127]

thanks for sharing. Can you dance?

[@garync3810]

Hi James, perhaps running impact is causing your pain. Look into forefoot striking, and stay off the road (stick to trail running, or on grass). There are many videos on this running style. Cheers, Gary

[@josephriccardi9735]

I needed a total revision total hip replacement because of wear and tear since I went running again after my prior total hip replacement. However it was 8 years between total hip replacement and total hip revision. Now I run again but it took almost 2 years to recover from revision surgery. Do you have any advice on running with revision total hip replacement.

[@terry2544]

Wow, I'm glad you still exercise after the revision. Your age and fitness can be a factor in how much you run or manage running with the revision surgery. I'm yet to get a total hip replacement on the left side and plan to continue playing soccer after recovery

[@teodormacovei4648]

You dont learn,do you? No more running. Haloooooo!!!!

[@danielcapson9842]

Howard Luks from New York? Westchester County?

[@anessgillani7838]

I had a total hip replacement of my left hip 1 week ago definitely i have to complete my recovery period i want to ask a question, when I ll recoverd totally from this issue can i run in my coming life bec sometimes one has to run in unavoidable situations, plz do reply

[@myopinion8062]

I've had both hips done and I waited 12 months before I started running

[@JonnyD000]

I understand that people will have the capability to do sport after a hip replacement, but how sustainable is it? How much does it reduce the life of the implant? If it wears an implant that should last 30 years down to 15 years of implant life that wouldn't be a good thing.

[@terry2544]

Agree, but why let fear of wear stop you from living a quality life

[@jensmith3719]

it would be for me, i would rather be running for fifteen years than not running for thirty, for me it is my life support being active, for me it would be a waste of time having hips done if i didnt make the most of it,

[@Ijsingh2010]

Is golf a high impact activity. I plan to start golf after TKR for both knees Thanks

[@michaelthorpe1869]

I had both hips replaced in 2020 and I started playing golf again, but you still need to take it easy because the gold swing can ut pressure on your lead hip.

[@top-dogk9training]

Data is in Hip Resurfacing is the only answer. And it's the only thing that allowed PROFESSIONAL athletes to return to pro sports.

[@mra9248]

2400 k in 40 days, that would loosen a real hip!!

[@ooievaar6756]

dont, why should one wear out the plastic cupliner sooner then can be avoidable ?

[@jensmith3719]

because thats the reason i would have it done, to return to the sport, running that has kept me going , could see no point in just having it for pain relief and ambling around, need my quality of life back and would rather have less years being active tnan more not moving much

[@tomcat6933]

Who sat on your glasses?

[@RunningPhysio]

My son! 😂

[@tomcat6933]

@@RunningPhysio LMAO 🤣

[@mrmr314]

Yeah? But you are a physio only and surgeons say no, no hard surface running. But beach sand and grass running - to an extent - is okay if you can handle it. So be careful what you are saying in lieu of surgeons knowing better.

[@mikep2262]

This is a highly misleading video. "Return to sport" ... spans the continuum from golf to running. Golf is low-impact and there is almost no correlation to the outcomes from running. This guy is using data points of such small numbers that they are almost meaningless. Seven people came back to running successful....? So, what.

[@terry2544]

This is because most individuals with THR are older and are told not to run... So don't expect a high number of runners.

[@jensmith3719]

seven is better than zero, great news for me,

[@garync3810]

This video also opens up the topic for ppl to reply. I think the response was quite favorable and encouraging.