Activity after Hip Replacement

The American Hip Society surveyed members regarding athletic and sports activities for patients who have had hip replacements. The following are their recommendations.  It is best to discuss any specific activities with your surgeon.

Recommended or Allowed Allowed with Experience Not Recommended No Opinion
Stationary Bicycling
Ballroom Dancing
Bowling
Golfing with a cart
Horseshoes
Jazz Dancing
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Shooting
Shuffleboard
Square Dancing
Swimming
Walking
Nordic Tract
Treadmill
Elliptical
 		 Low Impact Aerobics
Road Bicycling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Rowing
Cross-Country Skiing
Stationary Skiing
Tennis (doubles)
Weight Machine
(Use both legs)
 		 High Impact Aerobics
High Impact Sports
Sports with Contact
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Gymnastics
Handball
Hockey
Jogging
Jumping
Karate
Lacrosse
Racket Ball
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Squash
Tennis (singles)
Volleyball
Water Skiing
Weight Lifting over 40 lb
Stair Steppers
Cardio Glide
No Squats
No Weights for 1 yr.
 		 Fencing
Roller Blading
Downhill Skiing
Weight Lifting
(Upper Body)
Pilates
(Do not force motion)
Yoga
(Do not force motion)
 

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