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susan80676
susan80676

Hi all

Well I finally made it and had my THR on Thursday I came home yesterday but can someone tell me when do I start the exercises I forgot to ask physio and don't want to damage anything

Hugs to everyone x

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  • sarah27216
    sarah27216 susan80676

    Posted

    I’m just over 4 weeks po and started mine whilst still in hospital I was told to try them but not over do it x
  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie susan80676

    Posted

    Now Susan, I was in hosp 5 days but as soon as I was home started doing the exercises guven three times a day. Was hard but worth the effort long term.
  • RichardKen
    RichardKen susan80676

    Posted

    Dear Susan

    We'll done. I would have expected you to have been encouraged to start in hospital.

    The speed and success of your recovery will depend on how quickly your muscles recover so go to it but do not overdo it.

    Cheers Richard

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 susan80676

    Posted

    You should have started the excercises in hospital and should be doing them every day. I was given a sheet explaining how to build them up gradually. If you were not there will be information on Rocketmans website, it is also possible to download an app, pocket physio, designed by some NHS physios

    good luck and keep at it

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK susan80676

    Posted

    You will need to build up slowly, as Maggie has said, there is info on my website, and links to reputable sources of information where you can find out more, like RNOH (Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in UK) who are real experts in THR and recovery after it.

    My website address is in my personal info here ...

       https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

    and at the bottom of the moderator's "useful resources" page at

       https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

    Best wishes

    Graham - 🚀💃 🤸    ¯\_(?)_/¯

  • sandra67350
    sandra67350 susan80676

    Posted

    Hi Susan

    Well done and welcome to the other side.

    We'll. ..I am going to be different to others. I was never given any exercises in hospital or told to do any. I was advised that walking was the best thing and then more walking. Has worked for me. I stayed with 2 crutches outdoors til I didn't limp and did walk properly.

    I was lucky that there is a specialist Orthopaedic hospital near us which is renowned world wide and that's where I had mine done. I'm happy with their treatment and advice.

    Sandra

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen sandra67350

      Posted

      Dear Sandra

      Twenty years ago when I had my THR I was not given any exercises to do but walked and walked and made a very fast pain free recovery and was back doing office work in about a week going sight seeing with my wife and driving a low sling manual car in three weeks.

      Earlier this year I had the same hip revised due to the poly having worn out. It was all rather different as I felt very bruised following the surgery. This meant that it took very much longer for my muscles to regain their strength. There was an added setback as I was thrown onto the floor of the passenger ambulance that was taking me home. This increased my bruising so the various exercises where really important to my recovery.

      I suspect the blood thinning tablets I had been taking for five years made me more susceptaple to bruising.

      I suggest that what is right for one person is not necessarily right for another, however what is necessary is to regain strength in ones muscles as soon as possible. Weak muscles make dislocation far more likely to happen which I'm sure is why I suffered a dislocation at about day ten. Thankfully it popped back into place on it's own and. I went on to make a fantastic recovery.

      Cheers Richard

    • sandra67350
      sandra67350 RichardKen

      Posted

      Yes Richard you are right. Although I didn't really do exercises I did make sure I was keeping my muscles in use both right up to op and after as soon as I was able to help with work on the farm and veg garden without breaking any restrictions. Think this probably helped my good recovery. Swimming strongly, mostly crawl, 5/6 times a day while on holiday here. I can tell the massive difference it's made to my muscles. At 12 weeks still not up to full speed but getting there and feeling more normal. The weirdest thing for me is walking correctly......haven't done that in so many years.

      Everyone is different but most important is ensuring your muscles are strong enough to assist your new hip to move correctly.

      Sandra x

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen sandra67350

      Posted

      Dear Sandra

      I completely agree with you.  Being fit before the surgery and not overweight if possible does play a big part in a good recovery as does a positive attitude, a good surgeon and a spot of good as opposed to bad luck not necessarily in that order!

      Cheers

      Richard

  • miriamal49
    miriamal49 susan80676

    Posted

    Usually the first 2 weeks a therapist should come and teach and help you do exercise and help with your walking until you can go to therapy.
  • salema82533
    salema82533 susan80676

    Posted

    Hi Susan, I had my right hip replaced on Thursday (19th Oct) and I was advised to start the exercises the following day! I am home now and managing them about 4 or 5 times a day. I can already see a very slight improvement. 
  • miriamal49
    miriamal49 susan80676

    Posted

    They should have showed you in the hospital. Before I was discharged they showed me to do ankle pumps and move feet in circles 10 times one way and 10 the other. They showed me how to walk and do short stairs movements. Therapist covered everything. As long as you don’t over do it you should be ok.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 susan80676

    Posted

    Hi Susan, 

    How are you doing? 

    Your surgery date was October 19 and you were discharged on October 21 ? 

    Did you have the anterior approach or posterior ?  

    Usually, with either one, a physical therapist will help you get out of bed, a couple of hours post-op - perhaps walked you to the bathroom ?  

    You can always call the hospital/department and ask ...

    Please come back and let us know ow you are doing otherwise ...

    big warm hug

    renee

     

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