ORTHOPEDICS/HIP & KNEE/KNEE SWITCHING SURGERY
Which sports activities are safe to perform after a knee switching surgery?
This is a question that many patients are curious to get an answer prior to performing this switching surgical process.
The doctor’s answers often recommend some specific sports activities, as they recommend avoiding others.
Knee switching/ Authorized Sports and Workout
Cycling:
Riding a bicycle outdoors or using a indoor static bike is an excellent approach to strengthen a switching knee. (lower tension is recommended as a start).
Swimming:
Swimming will not put any weight on the knee joints. Patient with a new knee may start swimming soon the stitches have been removed and the injury is healed.
Walking and hiking:
Walking is the most recommended movement for your recovery. Walking helps strengthening the muscles and the knee joints
Calisthenics (gentle aerobics-style exercises):
Some smooth with low in impact aerobic movements maintain body’s shape, strength and flexibility. (avoid twisting movements).
Low-resistance weightlifting:
It is important to Keep the muscles toned. It is a significant fitness component.
Knee switching/ Sports and Activities to Avoid
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer, High-impact aerobics, Gymnastics, Jogging and Powerlifting, all the said activities requires high potential tention and are of very high injuries risks.
Note that golfing is also not recommended, because , the forward knee of the golfer is stressed significantly during the golf swing.
A Final Word
This above listing was in information to provide patients an idea of what to expect if they undergo a knee switching surgery.
Patient should discuss his objectives with specialist to know when he might get back to his favorite activity or what new activities he may run in the future.