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I am 68 year old i need a hip replacement am i doing it any harm walking 2 mile a day.it is very painful but i am walking for my health.
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No harm: We typically encourage patients to remain as active as their hip arthritis pain will allow them to be. Although walking two miles may cause your hip to hurt, it will not do any harm.
Answered 9/28/2016
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