How do I tie my shoe laces after a Total hip replacement?
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Guys
I read that bending can lead to the dislocation of a hip prostethesis so how the heck is one meant to tie up one's laces please? At the moment I am 'nursing' a twenty year old compromised hip replacement and waiting for a revision and having extreme difficulty dealing with laces!
Cheers
Richard
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jomary RichardKen
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Don't forget you will (hopefully) have one good hip which you CAN bend and therefore bring the good leg/foot up to you when you are sitting. The other shoe options I should try out before the op.
As far as swimming goes after the op. I did a lot of walking in the pool forward, back, sideways and also used a woggle (noodle) tube to sit astride and cylce but careful with right angle. I also used a float clenched between my knees and did back crawl arms. Over several months Ii introduced a gentle kick and now at 7 months am not useing the float at all but not kicking too vigorously. SOme of this you may be able to do now.
RichardKen jomary
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Cheers Richard
linda81469 RichardKen
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Morning Richard! Yup the elastic shoe laces are the way to go. They come in colors too. Only thing, for me, is the tongue of shoe gets pushed in and I need someone to pull it out once shoe is on. I've tried using the grabber to help pull it out but doesn't always work. Other option are the shoes that are backless and u slip your foot right on in. I had to wear crocks for a time as my operated foot was swollen. Hope all goes well for and wish you a speedy recovery! 🤓 LD
RichardKen linda81469
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Thanks for your guidance, I feel so much better prepared with all the suggestions and support. What a difference the internet makes!
Cheers Richard
kimberley38758 RichardKen
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michael11283 RichardKen
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Richard
Re swimming. It is probably just me but I can't move my operated hip very far sideways and if I do it hurts. So I don't do breast stroke legs, but it may not be a problem for you.
Mike
kimberley38758 michael11283
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Mike,
I couldn't do the breast stroke leg movement prior to my surgery without excrutiating pain. It took about 3-4 months after my surgery before I could rotate my leg sideways pain free. The pain after the surgery came from the healing muscles and tissue around the hip.
Kim
michael11283 kimberley38758
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Kim,
My surgeon thinks that after he's done this revision I may have more movement that before. So perhaps swimming becons in a few months.
Mike
kimberley38758 michael11283
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Mike,
That sounds about right. Best of luck on your revision. I'm sure you'll do well
Kim
RichardKen michael11283
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Good luck with your reccovery.
Cheers Richard
kaura RichardKen
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Go with the elastic laces and a long shoe horn - I have been using this even before as I am one of these people who can never keep my laces tied. I used to run my dog in agility and you just can't have your laces come undone all the time. Now that I need a new hip they work fantastic
RichardKen kaura
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Many thanks for sharing your experience. I've already got some coming and am looking forward to using them.
Btw what breed of dog did you use for your agility work?
Cheers Richard
kaura RichardKen
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RichardKen kaura
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Ah, I'm sure you will both be back competing sooner than you imagine at the moment. It is amazing how stimulating a dog can be to recovery.
I've never gone down the agility route but my sheep dogs would respond to about 25-30 different commands. I miss them all terribly.
Cheers Richard
PS the elastic laces you suggested arrived today and they are going to be a great help...thanks for your suggestion.