Is there anybody out there running on an artificial hip? I'd like to hear how it's going for you. I'm 64 and just passed three years on the new joint. I had worked up to a consistent +/- 12 miles per week of slow jogging. I've had some issues lately with the sartorius and actually some discomfort in the hip. I'm down to walk/jog a mile or two at the most.
Not I, but a good friend of mine has a new hip and runs ultras with no pain.
Interesting. How old? The friend and the hip.
if you have a coach, then the risks are definitely minimal, because there are many examples of such practice
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Interesting. How old? The friend and the hip.
mid-50s now...probably late 40s when the hip came in.
I had a total hip in 2006 and have been running since. I have done a half marathon and several 5Ks with no problem. I've slowed down a lot but I attribute most of that to age and not the total hip. I run/walk 50 miles/week now.
62 yr old stiff here & pretty busted up from 2 plus decades of obsessive running (post-traumatic OA in a hip, knee & ankle).
I still run 1-2 days a week for the sheer enjoyment of running out in nature & feeling good mentally 😌Though I pay a price over the next couple days with bad pain in my arthritic hip & mobility problems until later on in the week.
I've been considering hip replacement but I've heard from orthopedic surgeons that running on a hip that's been replaced will wear it out like crazy. I think the majority of specialists say walking, cycling, elliptical, etc are good activities a high-impact sport like running?
The pain relief after replacement was a true gift. And I have been able to run quite a bit. See my website at - runningdouglascounty.net. I did try stem cell therapy first and that gave a lot of relief. Expensive though, since it's not covered by insurance.
See above. There's plenty of anecdotal evidence that running, well, jogging is just fine. Had mine done at 61 and don't plan to outlive it even if I "abuse" it and wear it out early.
Very interesting...thanks for the response.
I wonder if it's different with hips than knees? Over the years I've known some l senior runners/race walkers who had a lot of problems with a knee replacement.
I knew one guy at my gym years ago who had double hip replacement over a year & half time period. He was a power walker who walked like 70 miles or so a week & the pain/immobility was wrecking havoc on his walking that he finally got his hips done. The last time I saw him (years ago), he said he was doing fine & pain free post-procedure.
Did you say your pain was completely alleviated after the hip replacement? Is there any pain or discomfort after a hard run or race? Does your hip feel different with a mechanical joint compared to your other hip?
I have had both my hips replaced - one in 2010 and the other in 2012. Have been running ever since with no problems, but I stick with halfs, 10's and 5's as I am 70 yo this year and don't want to do too much training mileage. I started to slow down about 5 years ago, but that is just due to my age. My only complaint is tight hamstrings.
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Very interesting...thanks for the response.
I wonder if it's different with hips than knees? Over the years I've known some l senior runners/race walkers who had a lot of problems with a knee replacement.
I knew one guy at my gym years ago who had double hip replacement over a year & half time period. He was a power walker who walked like 70 miles or so a week & the pain/immobility was wrecking havoc on his walking that he finally got his hips done. The last time I saw him (years ago), he said he was doing fine & pain free post-procedure.
Did you say your pain was completely alleviated after the hip replacement? Is there any pain or discomfort after a hard run or race? Does your hip feel different with a mechanical joint compared to your other hip?
I'm no orthopeadic surgeon, but I was told by one that replacing knees is more complex than hips and often gives a less good result, from an activity perspective.
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Yes. Pain completely gone after replacement as far as getting around the house as such. But running has caused problems since in the soft tissue things in that area. It's never been right, as in back to normal.
Wow. I'm very happy for you. That's a great outcome.
No hard running or racing since the surgery. I wouldn't dare given what I've experience jogging and such. And I am a former national class athlete. Just saying. I'm not a jogger trying to get back to jogging.
I just got a new hip and am getting some differing advice on when I can start jogging again, does anyone have any advice or experience?