Advice please after physio post hip op 5 months

How are you??

I am not sure if your physio is correct, as everyone I know that has had a hip replacement is gardening, dancing and swimming. I have never heard of not being able to do normal every day exercise....did she give you a reason?

My surgeon said I could ride horses at 12 months, although to avoid big jumps to be on the safe side, and I could even go on black runs skiing!!! So I don't think zumba or gardening would be a problem. The biggest risk of dislocation is sitting down (seriously it is!) and falling down the stairs according to the stats, and I can't see you avoiding either of those things for the rest of your life!

I was thinking to PM you this week and see how you are, so glad you are well. How is your recovery? x

I really like that word "rubbish".  It says it all!  There was a post recently on here describing how a lady had dislocated both hips even though she was 10 years post op.  That was shocking to all and heartbreaking.  She bent straight down with boots on.  Not sure if the boots had heels or not, but she said she was bending down further than normal and it sounded like she was standing with both knees and feet together.

So, it can happen.  I was told by my surgeon to not twist while breaking the 90 degree position, and that it is better to reach down inbetween my legs as opposed to having my knees together and reaching straight over them.  When I have to bend over at my job, I actually do a squat with my thighs, with my knees spread out like a frog!  Ha!  So, for me, I will continue to be mindful of what I am doing and how I am doing it, however, feel certain that I can do most everything I could before the hip surgeries.  I am nearly one year post op and am doing great!  

After all, re-establishing our normal movements is the whole point of this surgery isn't it?

Do not listen to that physio person!

Take care!

Dawn, USA

i recommend you go back to your surgeon tell him your worries and get him to explain wether you are one of the very few that dislocation could happen too. Sit with your surgeon and ask to see your X Ray's and get him to  show you on your X Ray's. This is what I did with my surgeon. They do seem to be more helpful if you actually show an interest in what they have done to you. I am sure he won't mind. It is better that than worry the rest of your life. 

I have to admit that some physio's do come over as if they have no idea what you have had done and try to get you to do some things way too early that scares you and puts you off. Lady gaga had a hip op at 24 look at what she does. ( not a fan just googled famous hippies and her name came up as well as others )