OK guys the age-oldest question probably on this blog… “how do I know when to return to running”? I am five weeks post op and according to my PT, surgeon, collective wisdom, experiences of many of you (thank you!) on this blog, I have made a very rapid and successful recovery… and I am most grateful for that and for the amazing advice from the group! I have also read many of the archives here on the blog about this topic.
From what I gather, there are three key determinants to return to running: 1) I am walking, moving, shuffling, etc. without pain; my body “feels good”, 2) my hip capsule is healed and solid, and 3) my new hardware in my bones are “meshed”… so #1 I can definitely determine, but #2&3 are determined by the medical community I assume? I totally understand the movement restrictions (no leg crossovers, no hip hip joint going past 90°) but truly for the best majority of us, we would not be doing that that kind of movement anyways…running, cycling, elliptical, weight training…in my entire adulthood only recreational soccer or flag football ever put me in those positions. The motion of running and cycling requires very little range of motion…
So to reiterate my question, what is the science on the return to running other than my three points asked? Thank you in advance for what I know will be informative responses!
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