90 degree s
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Please clarify !! Not sure if its meds , after effects of surgery or just me being blonde !!! When in is it ok to sit up straight backed with leg s out in front on a pillow ? Is it ok to sit up in
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khippie
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ian97093 khippie
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khippie ian97093
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MichaelTN1UK khippie
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When I said that the physio (in the same hospital) said it was old school and did not apply anymore - he retorted that whilst the physio was technically correct, it was not down to the physio to do the surgery again if their is a dislocation. AND, that the physio would not be the one suffering - I would! He went on to say that the longer we keep to the 90 degree rule, the stronger the bond around the capsule will become.
But I have not been so careful after the fist 6 weeks.
khippie MichaelTN1UK
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Rocketman_SG6UK khippie
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In a recliner, the knees can be higher, as long as you are reclined.
In bed, youcan sit with your back propped up, but no bending forward. You can raise your feet a bit, but your back should then not be perfectly upright, but sloped slightly to prevent bending those hips.
Best wishes
Graham - 🚀💃
khippie Rocketman_SG6UK
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renee01952 khippie
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I was very confused in the beginning too and had everybody show me when the 90
degree rule was broken - Sitting straight up, legs in front on pillow is OK - make sure your butt is higher than knees -
No crossing of legs or even ankles , no twisting at waist (turn around with little steps) , no bending down unless doing the golfer's leg thingy , to pick up something -
Ian is right, it is rare that dislocation takes place except for falling or badly twisting -
angel blessing
renee
khippie renee01952
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All these technicallities along with medication and lack of sleep :-S
Deffo put mind at rest knowing it rarely happens
Xx
MichaelTN1UK khippie
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khippie MichaelTN1UK
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jill89470 khippie
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KarenFisher4074 jill89470
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I was told to follow 90deg, my physio was very strict said the longer i follow the better. I am going for my 6 week check up with surgeon and its on my list of questions so will be interesting to see what he says as the rest are right so many different answers to alot of these questions lol.
Michael is right i found that my body let me know real quick if i was bending wrong and i stopped really quick and rested after.
Karen xx
khippie KarenFisher4074
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:-)