Strenuous exercise and heavy work (lifting and moving heavy objects) must be delayed until the third post-operative month. Some activities may gradually be commenced during the sixth post-operative week. This will vary with the type of surgery carried out.

Getting out of bed and walking around as soon as the sense of balance returns to normal speeds up the recovery process.

Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions (i.e. sunshine or frost) during the first eight months after surgery.