I recently attended a Hip Replacement Workshop developed and presented by Hilary Cartwright, GYROTONIC® Master Trainer. Hilary worked with Juliu Horvath, the creator of GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS® exercise to modify a number of the exercises done on the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, also known as the tower and handle unit.
The workshop included exercises that could be done by both pre-operative and post-operative clients. Hilary taught about the purposes of different exercises for the two types of clients. For instance, it is important to provide as much mobility as possible for pre-operative clients without causing irritation to the tendons or joint. In addition, post-operative clients need to begin regenerating their atrophied muscles and work through their initial joint restrictions. Both pre- and post-operative clients should not have too much flexion in the hip joint for pain prevention and inherent motion restriction purposes.
The workshop included exercises that could be done by both pre-operative and post-operative clients. Hilary taught about the purposes of different exercises for the two types of clients. For instance, it is important to provide as much mobility as possible for pre-operative clients without causing irritation to the tendons or joint. In addition, post-operative clients need to begin regenerating their atrophied muscles and work through their initial joint restrictions. Both pre- and post-operative clients should not have too much flexion in the hip joint for pain prevention and inherent motion restriction purposes.
Typical to what GYROTONIC exercise provides, strengthening, stretching and lengthening are very important for clients who are considering or have undergone hip replacement (and hip resurfacing) procedures. Strengthening is important for the hamstring and gluteus muscles. Lengthening is great for the hip joint, as well as for lifting the upper body away from the lower back. Increasing strength and range of motion in the areas surrounding the surgery is wonderful to give people confidence that they can move as they used to.
I would love to talk to doctors, physical therapists or people that you know who are either considering or have already had hip surgery. I can describe some of the movements that I would teach, the progression that I would use from very gentle to more and more engaged as strength increases, how I would develop their exercise routines according to the type of surgery that they have had or are contemplating, and I could show some of the exercises.
I would honor any referrals that you could pass my way. I have so much to share. Hilary Cartwright’s Hip Replacement Workshop enhanced my existing knowledge and experience since I have already been working with both post- and pre-operative hip surgery clients. This work is truly amazing!
I would love to talk to doctors, physical therapists or people that you know who are either considering or have already had hip surgery. I can describe some of the movements that I would teach, the progression that I would use from very gentle to more and more engaged as strength increases, how I would develop their exercise routines according to the type of surgery that they have had or are contemplating, and I could show some of the exercises.
I would honor any referrals that you could pass my way. I have so much to share. Hilary Cartwright’s Hip Replacement Workshop enhanced my existing knowledge and experience since I have already been working with both post- and pre-operative hip surgery clients. This work is truly amazing!
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