Jen
Juneau, Guest Blogger
Doctors perform hundreds of
thousands of hip replacement surgeries in the United States every year, and most of the recipients
are seniors. A debilitating fall is often the reason for hip replacement.
As we age, our bones become more
brittle. Fortunately, by focusing on diet and exercise, you can strengthen your
hips and hopefully avoid hip replacement surgery – or put it off for a long
time.
Dietary Considerations
Think about it: When you give your body foods that aid in
digestion and regulation, it doesn’t have to work as hard, which means less stress
on the body. Additionally, a change to a healthier diet often leads to weight
loss, which means your body is
putting less pressure on your joints—including your hips!
Aim to cut out some of the junk and
instead incorporate foods rich in fiber, such as fruits, nuts and seeds, leafy
vegetables and whole-grain breads. Drinking six 8-oz glasses of water is
recommended. Help your body, and it will help you.
Benefits of Exercise
When considering exercise to help
strengthen your hips, it is important to remember three things:
- Choose exercises that are weight bearing, so your joints get the
most out of the movement.
- Make sure you ease into the exercise slowly.
- Do something you enjoy, and switch it up.
There are so many activities to
choose from. Even walking provides a great range of motion for the hips while
staying low impact—and you can customize your walks by length, terrain, speed
and more. Other popular low-impact activities include yoga, Pilates, swimming,
cycling and even dancing! You should aim to get about 30 minutes of
weight-bearing activity three or four times a week, but remember: Start small.
Hip Implants: What You Should Know
With strong hip joints, you may be
able to avoid hip replacement. That’s especially good news considering the dangerous complications associated with some hip
implants. Metal-on-metal hip devices,
which have two or more metal components, can lead to serious injury.
The devices in question are made by
DePuy, Stryker, Smith & Nephew, among others. In fact, these manufacturers are facing thousands of lawsuits over their
hip implants.
If you do need to have your hip
replaced, make sure to do your research and speak to your doctor about your
options before undergoing surgery.
Jen
Juneau writes for Drugwatch.com. She is
proud to educate others on the adverse effects of dangerous drugs and medical
devices, and feels enriched in helping them make the right decisions.
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Yes care should be taken in old age, with time and age body of humans also changes, power strength reduces.
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Yes diet is very important for everyone, and then exercise is also must to maintain body fitness.
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