1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hip Replacement

Leg Lift after THR

Posted , 11 users are following.

meena91062
meena91062

Hello all.

I am nearly 6 weeks post op and my physio last week asked me to do leg lift of the operated leg and i was unable to lift it. Can any one advise if this is normal as the physio told me my muscles in the thigh were very tight as i found i was sore in the groin when i tried to work on the bench press on the operated leg

0 likes, 24 replies

24 Replies

Next
  • mic71403
    mic71403 meena91062

    Posted

    Hi.

    At only 2 days home from my operation this is a useful question for me to consider.

    While right not there yet, I have been taking Alexander Lessons pre op....where my teacher advises on loose shoulders and neck, then walk softly ape like lifting legs consciously as l do.

    In this way I'm hoping at 6 weeks to be in a place where I can lift legs easily as muscles to do this exercise are in place...watch this space!

    Mic

    X

  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 meena91062

    Posted

    Hi meena I am exactly the same . Went for 6 week check yesterday . Doc said everything is fine the pain I am getting is normal . I have a limp he said its because my adductors are very tight . I need physio can't do that lift at all at moment .
    • meena91062
      meena91062 Mary8610

      Posted

      Thanks Mary sounds very encouraging as i have been really worried about my progress. Have you started driving?
    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 meena91062

      Posted

      My son is getting my car out tonight and sitting with me while I try an emergency stop . Doc said to do it with engine off . Am a bit nervous but need to get mobile again .
  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 meena91062

    Posted

    This is quite normal.  Some people have strong thigh muscles and can easily manage the lift but others can't.  I don't know whether you tried to do this standing up or lying down, but if you are standing try lifting the leg just a little way, holding onto the back of a chair or something for support and keep your knee bent slightly.  If lying down relax your shoulders and top half of your body as much as you can, I found the trick was to try to relax the leg completely as it is harder to do  if your leg is tense.  It gets a lot easier after time and especially when you have been walking around more. Good luck.
    • meena91062
      meena91062 barbara17317

      Posted

      Thanks Barbara will try lifting my leg that way with my upper body relaxed.
  • Babylon2015
    Babylon2015 meena91062

    Posted

    Hi Meena, am having surgery next month and this interesting question.  My question is were you able to lift your leg before the operation? on a scale from 1 to 10 how would you rate it?
    • meena91062
      meena91062 Babylon2015

      Posted

      Hi sura if i am right i did lift my leg when the surgeon examined me before the surgery although with a little difficulty as the lifting was not voluntary but now i find i am unable to even lift my leg to that point.
    • Babylon2015
      Babylon2015 meena91062

      Posted

      Ok meena, i hope you see improvements in the near future with exercise and physio xx
  • Paulus1949
    Paulus1949 meena91062

    Posted

    Hi Meena.

    I could not do leg raises for 6mnths after my 1st THR or put my full weight on that leg.

    A physio tried to force me to do it at 6wks and I couldn't walk the next day.

    Now 12 months and everything is ok.

    I think it just takes longer for the nerves and muscles to mend,depending on how invasive the surgery was...I wouldn't get too worried just yet,it's early days,and don't force things if you get pain.

    Strangely though I'm 4wks post op on the other hip and this time I can already do leg raises and climb stairs unaided,I've no idea why things should be different this time,maybe I had a more experienced surgeon,who knows?

    Take it easy Paul.

    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 Paulus1949

      Posted

      Hi Paul I had my 6 week check up yesterday and forgot to ask when I can walk up stairs normally . Do you know ?
    • Paulus1949
      Paulus1949 Mary8610

      Posted

      Mary..

      Put simply I'd say as soon as you can do it without any pain..I think we all get a bit bogged down with time limits and what you should be able to do.,just listen to what your body tells you,we all heal at different rates depending on many factors, eg if you are already fit and healthy pre op and have built up good muscle strength recovery should be quicker..but don't force yourself to do something you can't because others say you should do.

      Ive found with both ops that plenty of walking was the best physio for me.

      Good luck.

       

    • linnet2015
      linnet2015 Mary8610

      Posted

      Hi Mary I havent been back to see my consultant yet so haven't asked the question but as I'm 6 weeksost op thought I'd ask the forum! See my question re going up and down stairs as when I tried it I found it a bit sore so from advice from other Hippies I am doing practices on a Step (Wii)

      Linnet x

Back to top
Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.