Physio???

Yeah, sounds about normal to me. I had op 22 Sept and haven't seen a physio since despite the arthroplasty nurse saying I needed physio at my 10 week outpatient. Anyway, in my experience it takes 8 weeks to get a NHS physios appointment after GP referral, so may be best to find one yourself as I did yesterday. She said I have muscle wastage/weakness on op side, I'm still limping and leaning to op side and I now have exercises tailored to me until my next appointment in 3 weeks. I'm paying for this myself but that's ok. 😎

Hi Kel.

I had RTHR in July last year and like you was given excersizes to do at home.

I'm 52 and reasonably fit, I had doubts about not having PT sessions under a physio with the NHS but tbh I just got on with the excersizes myself and pushed myself to walk as soon as I felt able to (I was on crutches from January)

Go at your own speed but at your age I think you will be surprised how quickly you can recover from what is a pretty major op.

Good luck with your recovery.

Graham

I think it depends on where you live.  I live in Danmark and was given Physio training 2 times a week for 16 weeks.  That was 2 years ago.  I'm waiting for my next hip, should have done it last week but my blood pressure was too high.  I was talking to my case worker about the delay and she mentioned my training after the operation.  I don't know if it will be the same amount of time since the county is trying to "save money" but I am confident that it won't be less than 14 weeks.  I know the training is available for any one at any age.

I'm really sorry to hear that you get so little help after the surgery.  I think it's nice to be out and with others who have the same problems.  It's not only training but it's an opportunity to openly discuss your problems with others.

Good luck

Same here in Australia. A sheet in discharge with 3 or 4 exercises on. Follow up with surgeon at 6 weeks I questioned lack of physio and he told me that walking is the best overall repairer and strengthened of your muscles. I had paid for physio privately because i felt I should be seeing  one and have to say I felt it was a waste of money. I now go to aqua aerobics and feel it is doing everything I need. Don't panic about lack of physio, a lot of people don't use one.

I've got a g.p app on tues so i will push for a physio referal,even the nurse that changed my dressing was shocked to hear that so many people don't get it automatically.

The NHS is very poor at providing physiotherapy. I know it would cost money but it's so shortsighted as I'm sure people would have fewer problems post op if some physio was provided. I went to my local physio service in a nearby gym. They were excellent and each session cost about £35. It was worth it. Some places have hydrotherapy pools too which are a very good way to get moving.

Went to the g.p yesterday to adk for a physio referral and he said he would do it but it would be a wait of 12wks which by then he said i would prob be ok.hes advised me to ring the surgeons secretary and ask for the referral which i done today.shes in turn talking to the surgeon and going to call me back.

I don't hold out much hope though as shes about as much use as a chocolate fireguard! And not atall people friendly!