Bending normally
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I'm 12+who now and am still nervous about exceeding the 90 degree rule. Can any of you longtime post ops let me know when you did full bending and if you did it very carefully and how do you know if you should go no further bending. Presumably it's a dislocation that could result but do you get a warning b4 this would happen??
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miele55255ch colinTN17
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Most of the time though I still stretch my op leg behind me when I bend over. I still sleep with a pillow between my legs (mostly because it helps spinal OA).
I still have limping if I walk for a long distance. I still have achey feeling that I atribute to the surgery.
Just call your doc and ask for sure if you have any restrictions at this point.
Good luck to you!
egemom colinTN17
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colinTN17 egemom
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linnet2015 colinTN17
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I'm 13 weeks post op. When I saw my consultant at about 7 weeks ago he said I could do more or less everything except bending and stretching to the left/right at the same time.
I bend down to pick things up I have dropped, sometimes still using the golfer technique but now mostly just bending down. I think I go with what my body feels is right but what may be right for me may not be right for you.
Have you seen your consultant for the follow up meeting and what did he tell you?
Linnet x
colinTN17 linnet2015
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My problem with golf bend is that I have very tight hamstring on the non op leg. It's the fear of dislocating that stops me bending normally.
linnet2015 colinTN17
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Take care, better safe than sorry
Linnet x
AnnieK colinTN17
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catrin46108 colinTN17
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Catrin
julia83198 colinTN17
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I had posterior r hip and am almost 12 weeks post op saw my surgeon at 6 weeks and he lifted all restrictions have been bending normally ever since.
I still cant lie on either side in bed for too long and have a pillow between my knees but am walking without sticks now and only a slight limp when getting up from sitting down for a while.
Regards Julie
lors23 colinTN17
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I am 6 weeks tommorow from fhr and to be honest l have been bending for the past couple of weeks and my body feels able to do it. I was at my physio last week and told her and she seemed fine about it. Although everyone's recovery is diffrent l think you should be ok if you feel comfortable doing it. I tie shoe laces and out socks on while sitting down to. I try not to twist as l would feel more at risk with this.
Its just habit if you drop something you automatically pick it up and l think thats how l started and its not done any harm as my physio said the movement in my leg was really good.
I am sure your body would feel it if you are not ready to do it.
renee01952 colinTN17
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Are you comfortable bending beyond the 90 degree? I am still a bit apprehensive at 18 weeks post-op from 2nd THR - doing the golfer's thing or just sticking my leg straight back - it is getting better with time and confidence !
SO I agree, if you feel comfortable, do it - if not, just be cautious -
I can still not put on my socks without an aid or cut my toe nails -
My PT has been encouraging me to bend over and touch my toes - scary and I did it in front of him only - Maybe I am too careful ...
Go at your own pace and all will be well !!!
big warm hug
renee
colinTN17 renee01952
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Kate53CornUK colinTN17
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Consultant warning to me was bending over is fine but DO NOT EVER turn leg out to the side and lift leg up - that is lifelong and due to the cup used.
Go with your own flow, Colin, we are all different
colinTN17 Kate53CornUK
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Kate53CornUK colinTN17
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With my cup and stem combo I also cannot squat or crouch. I have to be ladylike and keep me knees together!
We are all different, Colin, I am 53 and was very fit but had worn away an awful lot of hip and the cup is a shallower 'trinity' cup
colinTN17 Kate53CornUK
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Love your poem btw