Leg / body angle
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I am now 4 weeks post THR. I know that at the moment I have to ensure that I always have a minimum 90° angle between my body and legs. When should I expect to be able to bend down to the ground normally again?
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crissy_wissy Barhi
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pat85215UKGlos Barhi
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I'm 15 weeks post op. If I need to pick something up from the floor, I swing my operated leg backwards as I lean forward. Physio told me to do this at my 7 week check. She also said it was OK to use my garden kneeler to tend to the borders and I initially also used that in the house if I needed to do anything on the floor. Now I can get down into a kneeling position, without support, provided there is a low table or chair nearby to help me back up. I then get up using the non-operated leg first for support.
Pat
kathee58019 Barhi
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I read that after 12 wks the hip is encapsulated and the chances of the hip popping out is reduced by 95%. Every surgery and every patient is different so you may want to ask the doctor at your next follow up to be sure. My surgeon was more than happy to show me how to function normally and how to do things like cutting toenails and putting socks on without assistance.
Good luck,
Kathee
miles62570 Barhi
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Barhi
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This is my second THR, so I remember the golfer's trick, but wondered when I might be able to use it. Tried tonight, but I'm not quite stable enough just yet. Hopefully it won't be long.
miles62570 Barhi
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jennifernz Barhi
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