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Episode 29 - Using a Pool for Hip Strength and Mobility
Why using a pool for hip strength and mobility is beneficial
Wide range of motion – no weight on joints
Water resistance
Warm water loosens tight muscles
Great for endurance and cardiovascular without the...
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Episode 28 - Transcendent Recovery and the New Hip Recovery Challenge
Learn more about the New Hip Recovery Challenge here.
Download my Top 12 Tips for Hip Replacement Patients here
Get my book, NEW STEEL here - available in hardcover, paperback, eBook and audio versions
The Hip...
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Episode 27 - Cold Plunges
Consider a cold plunge as a tool for your health. Benefits may include
Reduce inflammation
Reduces muscle damage
Reduces soreness
Increased energy levels
More energy
Better mood
Better focus
Sense of control and...
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Episode 26 - What If You Never Needed a Hip Replacement?
What if you never needed a hip replacement? How would your life be different?
Your hip replacement is not your identify. It does not define you.
Don’t Get Stuck in the “Patient” Mindset
Dive Into Recovery
Living...
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Episode 25 - What's Your Plan for Recovery?
Have a plan for your recovery or whatever challenge you face.
Identify what the goal is – what does success look like?
What steps need to be taken?
What is the timeframe?
Get help from someone who has already been...
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Episode 24 - How to Upgrade Your Life After Hip Replacement
What path are you on following a hip replacement and what do you need?
Sinker – quality of life worse than before surgery (negative trajectory)
Need to see some progress
Make even a little progress to gain a sense...
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Episode 23 - The 3 Paths After a Hip Replacement
What path are you on following a hip replacement?
Sinker – quality of life worse than before surgery (negative trajectory)
Swimmer – quality of life about the same as before surgery (same trajectory)
Flyer – quality...
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Episode 22 - 50 Activities After a Hip Replacement
There are many activities you can do after a hip replacement. These are just a sample of 50 activities I’ve done.
I hope these were inspirational for you to get out there, have fun and enjoy a BIG LIFE
Thanks for...
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Episode 21 - Intimacy and a Hip Replacement
This episode was from a man’s perspective on intercourse.
Ladies – I welcome your input and perspective and I'm sure other listeners would benefit. Please submit a comment on your experiences and I’ll share on a...
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Episode 20 - Does the Scar Ever Go Away?
The scar from a hip replacement will get smaller and less noticeable over time but will never go away completely. It may even transform from a raised, rigid area that resembles a zipper to a smooth and slightly...
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Episode 19 - Overcoming the Stigma of a Hip Replacement
You may or may not feel the stigma of a hip replacement. Everyone’s circumstances differ including age, stage of life, support network, goals and mindset. Know that you are not broken and you control the extent, or...
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Episode 18 - Running and Walking - Part 2
2 Approaches for Covering Distance
Either walk the whole way or alternating the walk and run
1. Walk Faster – How To
Walk with intent
Focus - if mind drifts off, you'll slow down
Keep track of your times - miles or...
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