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A (severely) worn-out hip often causes pain and stiffness. A hip replacement can provide a solution to alleviate this pain. During hip surgery, the hip joint is replaced with a hip replacement. After recovery, you can build mobility by cycling. In this article, we will tell you more about cycling after hip surgery.
After hip surgery, you first need to recover. You must gradually rebuild the muscle strength in the leg that was operated on. Always consult with your doctor or physical therapist about which movements you can and cannot do. Often, you need to wait at least 6 weeks after the surgery before cycling. After this period, you can start cycling after hip surgery in consultation with your treating physician.
Cycling is a great way to build mobility after hip surgery. On a bike, you do not directly strain the hip, but you do use the muscles in your legs. When you want to start cycling again, keep the following points in mind:
After hip surgery, you need to be careful with the movements you make with your hip. A standard two-wheel bike often has a higher step-through, requiring you to lift your leg high to get on. With the low step-through bike Balance, this is not necessary. The low step-through allows you to mount the bike without lifting your foot high. Additionally, you can always reach the ground with both feet on this bike. This provides security while cycling and prevents you from having to dismount at, for example, a traffic light. This makes the bike suitable for cycling again after hip surgery.
It may be that a two-wheel bike no longer provides enough stability and security after hip surgery. In that case, a tricycle can offer a solution. The three wheels make the bike stable, and the chance of falling during normal use is very small. Van Raam has various tricycles in its range. Check out a few below.
The Easy Rider tricycle is very stable and has a low step-through due to its unique frame. The seat and suspension in the frame provide a comfortable cycling experience. For smaller adults, there is also the Easy Rider Compact.
The Easy Go is a unique tricycle. In addition to being a bike and an electric bike, it can also be used as a mobility scooter. This is a suitable bike if you can cycle short distances but find longer distances too energy-consuming.
The Midi is a traditional tricycle with a high seating position. This bike has an accessible step-through and is equipped with a parking brake, preventing the bike from rolling away when getting on and off.
Not sure which bike is suitable for you to start cycling again after hip surgery? Make an appointment for a non-binding test ride at Van Raam. One of our advisors will be happy to help you find the right bike and the options that may suit you. You can also visit a Van Raam dealer near you.
When there is osteoarthritis in the hip (a variant of hip arthritis) the cartilage between the thigh bone and the bowl of the pelvis is worn out or even disappeared. Cycling can help slow the progression of hip osteoarthritis. Read more about cycling with hip osteoarthritis and the use of adaptive Van Raam bikes with hip osteoarthritis.
Fear of falling over can be a reason why some people are afraid to ride a bike. Van Raam has several bicycles in its assortment that prevent you from falling over. Read more about these bikes here.
One of the adapted bikes in the Van Raam assortment is the low step through bike Balance. Discover 4 unique riding characteristics of the comfortable two-wheel bike in this article.
Suffering from knee pain during or after cycling? This is a common complaint. In this article you will read about possible causes and treatment for knee pain while cycling. We also provide tips on how to prevent knee pain from biking.
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