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I had a right hip replacement Iom Nov 16 and a right knee replacement at the end of June 17. I'm on one crutch, but walking without it, leaves me limping badly. How long before I can walk well? I'm 53!
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cheryl86544 john05732
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I was off walker at 3weeks, bilateral pkr. Never used cane. What will help,as long as both legs are EQUAL in length, start some balance exercises. One legged standing is a good start. The isometrics build ur muscle wo the fear of falling because ur stationary. Some people limp because they are afraid the implant will not hold them. Their muscle are strong enough but that feeling of "you never know..." AND the fear of falling makes u limp. Another good exercise is walk between to parallel bars. U can grab hold with ur hands til ur more confident.
Good luck
cheryl86544 john05732
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CHICO_MARX cheryl86544
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YES!!!!! You literally have to learn how to walk again!!! Kick that leg out straight in front of you, come down on your heel and roll to your toe. You've done it all your life without thinking so the "muscle memory" is still there. Took me about a month of practice to feel comfortable again.
cheryl86544 CHICO_MARX
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tricia1954 john05732
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Hi john. I don't know if it makes a difference that you have had both hip and knee but I don't think so. I had a partial knee in the middle of June and am still using a walking stick. In fact I use two outside. I can walk around the house without a stick but whenever I want to move with purpose I start to limp. The physio told me not to hurry losing the sticks as it is better to learn to walk without a limp. I think it is early days yet for you. Everyone is different and it depends on your fitness level and gait before but I would be thinking about another six weeks at least to be completely stick free.
anything earlier is a bonus. I'm looking at being stick free by the end of August I'm sure I could do it quicker but I am doing what I'm told. Ask your physio too for advice. Good luck.
jenny80029 tricia1954
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