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5wks post lthr op,not happy with progress

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pauline_64323
pauline_64323

Hi,i'm 5wks post op,dont thnk i'm makin a lot of progress,still cant put full weight on left op leg,tryin 2 use just 1 crutch,but right shoulder is rlly painful,any advice welcome x

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  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK pauline_64323

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    For painful shoulder after using one crutch/stick/cane, try using hiking poles with shock absorbers - the grip is totally different and much easuer on the shoulder joint.

    My Physio put me onto these.

    • cathy21850
      cathy21850 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Hello Graham. Thanks for all your great informative advice and feedback. I am in Canada and would like to know the name of the walking sticks that your PT recommends. Sorry I can't make out the details from the photo you sent or find specifics in your blogs.

      P.S. If anyone in Canada has same or another name please let me know. Apologies as I know people have mentioned hiking walking pokes in past posts. I am 3.5 months post op and think the cane has been adding to the back and shoulder pain so am trying to walk optimally.

      thanks a lot,

      Cathy

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