Bad Hip
Some type of water exercise might be your best bet - it would be easy on the joints. Are you able to do any strengthening exercises for your hip? Would some physical therapy help?
Here's a link to some exercises you can do while sitting:
http://www.texastops.org/exercise/sitting.htm
Mary
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