HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

When can someone be able to try new sports with a prosthesis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Stephen Daquino answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

It's individualized: Really depends on your extent of prosthesis and how well your functioning with it. I have worked with athletes in many sports with many types of prosthesis. If you can participate in a sport safely with a prosthesis, theres no reason you can't compete.

Answered 6/30/2012

5.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I want to sleep all day even if i slept well at night. I have no diabetes , i try to lead active life , go in for sports , eat well- balanced food.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had mono for a week. It has been four days since my symptoms have faded. If I try to play sports too soon is there a possibility that i will relapse?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I bruised my calf a week ago. Im mostly pain free but when I flex my calf, touch it or try to run it still hurts. How long will it take to resolve and when can I get back to playing sports?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Inside of my knee hurts when i bend it and try to put my leg out straight it's painful..Had a knee on knee collision about a week ago playing sports?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I woke up &put a new tighter fitting sports bra on. I wore a new one the day before2. After 30 minutes, I noticed tingling on my left hand. I had a tight ring on so I took it off & switched out bras. An hour later the hand was better. What caused it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Will i be able participate in recreational sports following shoulder hemiarthroplasty? I am afraid of damaging the prosthesis.
How can I avoid phantom pain with my new prosthesis?
What safety concerns should I have about a new leg prosthesis?
I am going to try out for the cheerleading team, I need to get a physical. What does a sports physical consist of?
What is the best sport for newly retired people?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.