What type of exercises are good for elderly Clint’s that want to be able to garden, I.e., getting down on knees with a par
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Hi Mary,
even though the doctor has given an okay without restrictions, I would ask the client for a copy of the exercises that s/he got from the physical therapist and then take it from there.
You should still do an assessment as you would for everybody else, and you will find abilities or lack thereof. You may conceivably find other issues that have nothing to do with the hip or may be the result of gait alterations prior to the surgery because of pain.
I would also not just focus on ‘gardening’ exercises but provide a well-rounded program which also includes core strength, balance and flexibility.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com