Hi, I'm sure that this topic has been asked and answered so sorry for the repost. I will be having a total Hip Replacement for at least one of my hips and quite possibly both. I trained in Jiu Jitsu for a while and would like to return to it but after I have the surgery, it may be just a dream so my question is is there anyone here that has had the THR and is actively training and what modifications have you had to make. I also would like to return to Muay Thai as well. Thanks for your help.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after a hip replacement
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I had a knee reconstruction (ACL) early this year, and it has been hard road getting my legs, and body back into shape. Should be back on the mats within a couple of weeks, will start with warm ups and technique only, while others roll ill exercise. Eventually (hopefully soon) some light rolling, and some time after that train as the rest of the team does.
A hip replacement is no doubt a lot more serious, I don't even want to imagine the post surgery pain that you'll be feeling.
A hip replacement is no doubt a lot more serious, I don't even want to imagine the post surgery pain that you'll be feeling.
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i commend you for continuing to train into your twilight years...
To be honest, I think discussing this with a rehab specialist would give you the best idea of what you can expect from the kind of demands BJJ would put on artificial hips. There may not be anyone with that kind of specialization on these boards that would be able to give you a clear picture of what you're facing without a personal knowledge of your case. The best 99% of us can do is guess and that won't really help you that much. I'm assuming that it sure as hell won't be easy or pain-free, though.
I do wish you all the best with the surgery and your recovery, and I hope you manage to make it back onto the mats. It takes heart to go through such a drastic procedure and still aim to resume such physically demanding activities.
I do wish you all the best with the surgery and your recovery, and I hope you manage to make it back onto the mats. It takes heart to go through such a drastic procedure and still aim to resume such physically demanding activities.
I'm only 42 years old and have been in relatively good shape all of my life. I work in law enforcement so I have to stay in peak condition
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I was just messing with you man, it's all good. It sounded much funnier in my head
It's cool, I'm not offended and it was very funny
I spend some time over at the Starting Strength forum where the core of the weight lifting is squatting. I know that some people have come back to squatting heavy with a THR. I would even venture to guess that the squatting greatly strengthens the hips and would probably allow you to return.
Nothing gets your hips stronger better than squats. Not 1/4 squats that the fitness instructors use at a globogym though. Talking hips below knees squats. Thes actually engage all the muscles surrounding the hips.
Please keep us posted on your progress. Thanks.
Nothing gets your hips stronger better than squats. Not 1/4 squats that the fitness instructors use at a globogym though. Talking hips below knees squats. Thes actually engage all the muscles surrounding the hips.
Please keep us posted on your progress. Thanks.
My understanding is that when they cut the femur to attach the artificial end that portion of the bone starts to recede and you would eventually need a new replacement. My concern is that as this deteriorates you would be at great risk of breaking that weakened femur.
Have you heard this as well about the bone receding? I guess this is why they wait as long as possible before replacing these.
Have you heard this as well about the bone receding? I guess this is why they wait as long as possible before replacing these.
Tomorrow will be two weeks for me post op. I have been suffering from arthritis in my left hip for five years now. I've been training jiu jitsu for the past 14 years. I could practice jiu jitsu (with a lot of stiffness and pain of course), but had zero range of motion. Rolling with no hip flexibility is no piece of cake!
My procedure was hip resurfacing which is a newer technique. Make sure to discuss with your surgeon to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. It is designed for younger and active patients. THR is your last resort especially based on your age.
If you have any specific questions, please let me know. I'll keep you posted.
My goal is to be back on the mat after six months. A long time, but well worth it!
My procedure was hip resurfacing which is a newer technique. Make sure to discuss with your surgeon to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. It is designed for younger and active patients. THR is your last resort especially based on your age.
If you have any specific questions, please let me know. I'll keep you posted.
My goal is to be back on the mat after six months. A long time, but well worth it!
(Quote My procedure was hip resurfacing which is a newer technique. Make sure to discuss with your surgeon to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. It is designed for younger and active patients. THR is your last resort especially based on your age.)
I asked my surgeon about resurfacing but informed me about the recalls and told me that he wouldn't risk that procedure. How are you after your surgery? I wish you all the best. You haven't had any problems?
I asked my surgeon about resurfacing but informed me about the recalls and told me that he wouldn't risk that procedure. How are you after your surgery? I wish you all the best. You haven't had any problems?
My recovery has been going very well. I see my surgeon on Tuesday for a two week checkup. After six weeks, I won't have any restrictions and can start rehabbing to regain my range of motion. The recovery for hip resurface and THR are similar with some slight differences. There is a higher chance of dislocation with THR, but I'm not taking any chances. For example, they don't want me bending more than 90 degrees or crossing my legs. This can cause dislocation.
I went with the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System which is one of the best out there. True, there has been a recall, but it was a quality control issue. There was also a major THR recall by DePuy which is a Johnson & Johnson company. This procedure was only approved by the FDA in 2006, so it is very new and not a lot of surgeons perform this procedure.
I would SERIOUSLY consider getting a second opinion and talk to a surgeon that performs hip resurface. Once you go with THR, there is no turning back. If you go with the resurface and it lasts 15 years, you can then go into a THR at that point.
Check out the site Surface Hippy a Patient to Patient Guide To Hip Resurfacing A lot of great information.
I know a few other jiu jitsu guys that have had the resurface and they are back on the mat. My goal is to be back on the mat in 6 months and perhaps back to competing in the future.
I went with the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System which is one of the best out there. True, there has been a recall, but it was a quality control issue. There was also a major THR recall by DePuy which is a Johnson & Johnson company. This procedure was only approved by the FDA in 2006, so it is very new and not a lot of surgeons perform this procedure.
I would SERIOUSLY consider getting a second opinion and talk to a surgeon that performs hip resurface. Once you go with THR, there is no turning back. If you go with the resurface and it lasts 15 years, you can then go into a THR at that point.
Check out the site Surface Hippy a Patient to Patient Guide To Hip Resurfacing A lot of great information.
I know a few other jiu jitsu guys that have had the resurface and they are back on the mat. My goal is to be back on the mat in 6 months and perhaps back to competing in the future.
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How old are you guys? I work in healthcare and it's pretty rare for someone under the ages of 55 to have hip replacements unless they are high level athletes or extremely overweight!
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^^ the op mentioned he is in law enforcement. i'm sure years of wearing that heavy ass belt with a pistol and other heavy shit on it probably does some damage to your hips. not to mention having to get in and out of a car or motorcycle with that stuff on. probably does a number on your body after a while.
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You're going to have to be careful of abduction and adduction(especially past the mid line) for quite some time. so positions like guard that cause you to squeeze your thighs together may not be good for you. get through your rehab and then talk to your surgeon and physical therapist to see what they think. tell them what kind of motions are involved in jiu jitsu and they'll give a better idea of what you can expect.
good luck!
good luck!
