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Could you do yoga after a hip replacement?

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Dr. Michael Granberry answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: You should ask your orhopaedist which position of your hip to be careful in. Then talk with you yoga teacher about how to modify your practice.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes: Very likely. You must be careful how far to bend your hip, but generally yoga should be ok.

Answered 1/27/2017

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Yes: The goal of hip replacement surgery is to allow the return activities curtailed by pain and limited range of motion of the hip. modification of some positions may be required to protect against dislocation.

Answered 5/31/2015

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