Learning to walk
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I don't know how I used to walk before my op.
Stupid as that sounds, here is the thing. I know that some legs can "set" at an angle (where the toes point outward) as a result of a THR. But as I had never studied my foot position before the operation, I am not aware if the current setting is correct or not. In either case I am concentrating on placing my heel and then toes in a straight line to ensure I "learn" to walk correctly; my wife watches to keep an eye on me. And, for me, it is becoming natural to walk this way. But this could have been easier if I had observed my walking before the op.
Anyone have an experience or views on this?
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vicki00016 MichaelTN1UK
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I'm sure once you get the hang of walking properly again it will become a habit, but a good one.
annedi MichaelTN1UK
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sue1957Geo MichaelTN1UK
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MichaelTN1UK sue1957Geo
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renee01952 MichaelTN1UK
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Interesting, isn' it ? It is out of habit, I think .... My mother always told me to lift my feet instead of shuffling -
To be honest, I find it very challenging to walk properly .. After my 2nd (Left) Thr, my left foot turns a bit inward - to keep my posture straight, heel to toe, relaxed - exhausting and does not feel natural to me yet -
My muscles seriously ache - my back, thighs , even groin and around my knees -
go lightly
big warm hug
renee
(no what-if's allowed )
MichaelTN1UK renee01952
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I am in awe of you. I have had a magical THR experience - the only real side-effect has been that my eyesight has taken a knock (sensation of strained sight) and that gives me a headache (I guess from the anaesthetic). But even so, I would not rush to repeat the experience!
Planty of ice does the trick for me and limited exposure to all screens (computer etc).
Big warm hubs to you too :-)
Michael
miele55255ch MichaelTN1UK
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But after the surgery, I still walk with my leg turned out to the side. It hasn't been a problem for me.