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is Pilates safe after THR

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lara69400
lara69400

THR march 2014: very slow. Recovery. Groin. Strain 3/4 months post surgery: been told pain is related to muscle weekness. Doing pilates to help strengthening. Lost hope in constant. Pain was wondering. If Pilates. Is aggravating. Leg as feels very spasm?lifting my heavy toddler doesn't. Help. Any viee on this??

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  • Weycat
    Weycat lara69400

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    Hello Lara, I had right THR in July 14 and must be very fortunate as I have had no pain after a couple of weeks from op. The only thing I get is a bit of soreness along the scar line if I walk too far - currently able to to 3+ miles daily, I'm 65yr. I had very good after-care and paid for hydrotherapy which really help re-build muscle and  by rubbing bio-oil into the scar twice daily.Not sure if pilates would be of use. Have you done the exercises daily that the physio should have explained to do immediatly after op and for at least a couple of months. Wish you well.

    Regards Arthur

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure Weycat

      Posted

      Good job. It god to hear that you did so well! 

      Continued success sent sent ur way!biggrin

  • georgina1957
    georgina1957 lara69400

    Posted

    I sympathise I am 14 weeks post op thought I was doing well but this last week I am having awful sharp stabbing pains towards top of scar and in groin area really hurts. I am starting physio on Wednesday referred by doctor so will have to see.
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure georgina1957

      Posted

      Once u start therapy u will learn so much about movements and how exercises done core scaly can be the best heeling method .

      i hope you are better soon. There are a lot of ups and downs. Soon you will be dancing at the next party. 

      Wishing u the best. Third time THR SURVIVOR. Each one was very different. The best thing was the exercises which for me was the road to recovery. Remember UR bone has to grow into the implant to stabilize the components. It takes time. 8 months to a year. It's different for everyone. 

      There are many variables in heeling thru the whole process.

      Best Wishes.confused

       

  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK lara69400

    Posted

    Hi

    Do you see a physio......he would be the best person to check with.

    I know a lot of people to Pilates after THR or gentle yoga but we are all different

    I would seek medical advice about it.

    Love

    Eileen   UK

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Hi Eilleen,

      good od to see you. It's been awhile. How are you doing.

      After therapy I was given a list of Pilates safe to do as well as the standard exercises. No weight bearing anything.

      Hope you are well.

       

    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK hope4cure

      Posted

      Hi

      Yes long time no see....my computer was down for a few days......other times? We must have been on different threads cheesygrinStill on 2 crutches but going for my 2nd cortisone injection in a weeks time.,

      That seemed to help ease the pain.

      I wasnt given any list of pilates or anything like that just a couple of standard NHS exercises.

      I do yoga, with a teacher who adapts a few of the moves to suit me

      I go to the gym once a week, referral from the doctor. A programme that the have set for me

      Sometimes seated zumba

      Apart from that......just going about.....volunteeering, committee meetings etc etc. I refuse to sit in the housewink

      What about you? How are you?

      Love

      Eileen   UK

  • lorraine46575
    lorraine46575 lara69400

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    Hi Lara,

    So sorry to hear that you are still in pain.  I had my THR last August, thought I was doing well, but walking for any great distance gave me the groin pain.  My physiotherapist told me last week that the muscles in my operated hip leg are still very weak.  This is despite doing all my exercises, she has now given me harder exercises and wants me to gradually build up walking on my treadmill.  You must be very young to have a toddler, I can imagine how dificult it must be for you.  Does it hurt whilst doing the pilates?  I wonder if water walking might help you.  Please know that we are all thinking of you.

    Lorraine. Vancouver. Canada.

    • lara69400
      lara69400 lorraine46575

      Posted

      Thank you very sore day after Pilates so not sure if it's too much. Go to the pool some time difficult to do much with kids . Only 37 for hip every one said recovery would be great as I'm young but seems like it's much longer than expectedy
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure lara69400

      Posted

      Take it slow and you will be on to the road to recovery faster than u think . 

      Every day is a challenge. Stay with it and don't over do!

       

  • beryl29765
    beryl29765 lara69400

    Posted

    Had my hip replacement in 2009 and still heavey and lots of muscle weakness 

    been back to surgeon over the years and they cannot do anything 

    walk with a stck now, my age is 67 and trying to live with it . My other leg is half a inch 

    samller. I have back pain too, cannot walk far as it becomes heaver and heaver due to the muscle being not attached. Hope you soon inprove 

    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK beryl29765

      Posted

      Hi Beryl

      I had my hip replaced 13 months ago {2nd hip} then a fracture four weeks post op.....the fracture wont heal because the bone snapped and a bit of it moved away so the two bits will never knit together again.....they can do nothing about that either. I've got scoliosis so spinal problems as well.....I walk with 2 crutches, cant walk very far with 1 and couldnt walk without them

      I'm 68......My leg isnt shorter as such but because of this fracture I have what the surgeon calls a dip.......if you look at me walking with no help Its like I have a very highheel on one foot and the other one is bare....does that make sense

      We seem to be alike in a lot of ways.

      I found a lady that does yoga {for older ladies}  NOT OLD cheesygrin

      She is very good and adapts some of the moves for me

      Good luck everyone

      Love

      Eileen   UK

    • lara69400
      lara69400 beryl29765

      Posted

      Thanks just have to keep working on the muscles I suppose😬😬😬😬😬😬😬
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Eileen,

      I didn't know, there must be something that can be done. A friend on mine had a bone transplant. Actually ground bone from a bovine set in the break to repair the leg .

      I'm sorry to hear u have had so much difficulty. I hope you find a specialist who can help you!

      Kind Regardssad

    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK hope4cure

      Posted

      Hi Again,  lol

      We dont hear each other for a while then we are posting back and forward lol

      The couple of specialists I've seen say there is nothing can be done because the 2 pieces of bone are so far apart they will never knit together.

      I think I would rather use my energy doing things and keeping active than fighting with more consultants  wink

      Love

      Eileen

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