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 km’s or whatever distance

Arms control speed of legs

Keep arms bent at 90 degree – they will move faster and so will legs

2. Alternate between walking and running

Keys to the Walk / Run Alternating Pattern

Focus on walk

If alternating – Primary focus in the walk. Walk with intent and focus, maintain speed.

Wrong Mindset - Running is primary with periods of walking as rest (causes you to walk slowly)

Correct Mindset - Walking is primary and use running to speed up the walk.

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Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends.

Running may not be the best activity for hip implants

Still, some people would rather run than face life without running

Consider what you gain from running and whether there are any alternative ways to achieve the same outcome.

If you’re going to run, mitigate impact to the hip as much as possible by:

• Avoiding running on concrete
• Selecting events with off-road surfaces
• Landing on the balls of your feet rather than your heels
• Getting fit for the right shoes taking into consideration your hip
• Alternating between walking and running

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New hips. New you. Let’s go.

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LINKS

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Submit a comment or question here

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Welcome to The Hip Replacement Podcast – a show by a hip replacement patient FOR hip replacement patients, their families and friends.

Whether you're preparing for surgery, in recovery, or just looking to move and live better — you're in the right place.

This episode is about Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD), which can occur when the length of the implanted components does not match the length of the natural hip components which were removed. This situation can also occur due to the alignment of the implanted components.

LLD can contribute to aches and pains in hips, knees, as well as muscles in the legs and back.

Depending upon the degree of the LLD, the problems may not be noticeable, be mild or even severe. It’s important to identify the existence of any discrepancy. A physical therapist can assist.

To reduce the impact of LLD, use a shoe insert on the shorter leg side, stretch the muscles of the legs and back, and avoid sitting in the same position for prolonged periods.

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New hips. New you. Let’s go.

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LINKS

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Watch the Podcast on YouTube here

The Hip Replacement Podcast website