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Joint school app

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judith12644
judith12644

I read in the paper today that 2 orthopaedic surgeons have launched an app to help people with joint pain whose operations have been cancelled because of the current pandemic.

I haven't looked at the app, but it's meant to contain information, exercises etc.

It may be of some use. All the best to those of you who are waiting for operations.

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  • shirley67411
    shirley67411 judith12644

    Posted

    Hi...this sounds pretty interesting. Do you please have the information for the app?

    much appreciated...

    thank you.

    regards

    Shirley.

    • catania54211
      catania54211 judith12644

      Posted

      Thank you! I had my left him replacement done 3 years ago and it is doing good. Now since March I am having a lot of pain in my right knee and hip that keeps me awake at night. I am going to check into getting the app. Hopefully it will work for me until I can get into see the doctor. Thanks again!

  • RichardKen
    RichardKen judith12644

    Edited

    Does one really need an app? Just exercise as much as you can to keep fit and keep your weight down. Eat sensibly and avoid rubbish food, don't smoke and keep alcohol intake low and stay positive.

    Job done, good luck. Cheers, Richard

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo RichardKen

      Posted

      I tend to agree and will probably have to go on a massive diet to lose the excess weight I have just realised I have gained,, so e exercise not being an option to help with the weight loss I need to stop eating 😂

      I deal with the pain by trying not too think about it

    • judith12644
      judith12644 RichardKen

      Edited

      I'm not asking you to use it Richard!

      I just thought it might be useful as it's designed by 2 orthopaedic surgeons, who probably know what they're talking about. Perhaps it has some good exercises.....

    • dale94413
      dale94413 AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      I was told to lose weight by my GP. I was a bit indignant, as you say exercise is not an option.

      He suggested I try the Fast800 diet which was devised by a doctor. I have to day it was hard going to begin with but it sure worked and has totally changed my eating habits. I lost 20kg in 5 months and have managed to keep it off despite being unable to exercise or even walk very far.

      To be honest though it hasn't helped with the pain.

    • jen86183
      jen86183 AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      Alexandria,

      Have you thought about buying an exercise bike or elliptical walker. Exercise really does help pain. When I had my hip op in April 2018 and found this site a week later, I think you were on here then or not much later, I thought you had had your op, but last year you said you were seeing how people got on after their ops, as you was not confident going through with it.

      As someone who left having the op for eight years due to fear, I know exercise is the best thing everyone can do to alleviate pain. When I walked I dipped a good 2-3 inches to the side as I had lost so much height on one side.

      Think about getting an exercise bike, it will help.

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen judith12644

      Edited

      I'm very well aware of that thanks but please explain to me what additional benefit an app is going to do extra to a few words of written guidance..... just interested.Thanks Richard

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy judith12644

    Edited

    I think that is a terrific idea. It is knowing that you are not the only one who is going through so much pain that is good to know and that everyone is frustrated not knowing when an op can be done. I had my appointment with my surgeon the day before lockdown started. Then everything shut. I hate to think how long we will have to wait, even private hospitals have been given over to the NHS.

    • judith12644
      judith12644 ptolemy

      Edited

      I feel so sorry for you, and for all the others who will have their surgery delayed. It's such a difficult time.

      I wish you all the best, Judith

  • andrea99864
    andrea99864 judith12644

    Edited

    Hi Judith the app is a great idea thankyou. Just plain exercise isn't enough you also need specialized stretches and exercises to strengthen joint and muscles 😁and also watching weight etc .

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