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susan47173
susan47173

Been discharged front physio today I was given new set of exercises and shown how to get up and down off the floor always useful lol , and some bands to go round my legs to make clams more difficult feeling positive

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  • dawn19789
    dawn19789 susan47173

    Posted

    Hi Susan, I just came back from my last physio. I will miss James and Anne my physio's. They really boost my confidence.

    Can I ask what clams are? A, I just being thick.

    Thank you x

    • susan47173
      susan47173 dawn19789

      Posted

      Laid on side op hip on top ankles together and opening leg oo er got the giggles don't quite know how to describe it try imagine a shell opening I think that's hos it got its name wink
    • dawn19789
      dawn19789 susan47173

      Posted

      Lol. I know what you mean.Never gave it a name. I shall now call it the clam.

      Im 9 weeks post op. I just want to put my own sock on and do my trainers up.

      X

    • dawn19789
      dawn19789 susan47173

      Posted

      After 12 weeks, but only bend as far as is comfortable.

      I do find I can do more each day. Recovering better than I thought or was told by other people. Its all good.

      X

  • linda38528
    linda38528 susan47173

    Posted

    At day 10 and could not imagine the day you described - thank you.

    I just achieved 40 degrees on abductors and felt a small victory as these have been my nemesis and I still cannot do outgoing w/o a tiny assist to overcome gravity. Getting on and off the floor - seems more than a little distant but another 'hill to climb' and all that 😂

  • Lallydye1
    Lallydye1 susan47173

    Posted

    Hi I was just told by my PT that I am doing the clam wrong.  I had been doing my own self directed physio from watching youtube videos etc as got none from the hospital, but went to a private PT today.  Apparently I have been using my back muscles and not the gluteus medius to do this excercise... hence sore back doh!  Still only week 4 and I think I am otherwise doing very well.
    • susan47173
      susan47173 Lallydye1

      Posted

      Yes it can be difficult my physio told me not to lean back and to keep my hip facing straight upwards so as not to be using the back muscles
  • kdm
    kdm susan47173

    Posted

    I'm intrigued ... How are we supposed to get into and back up off the floor. I asked my physio last week but he could not tell me
    • susan47173
      susan47173 kdm

      Posted

      It all seemed a but complicated and something I won't be trying again in a hurry :😀
    • dawn19789
      dawn19789 susan47173

      Posted

      I was given a booklet from my hospital, with photographs of a man doing all the movements and at what stage you can try them. Its been very helpful.
  • KarenFisher4074
    KarenFisher4074 susan47173

    Posted

    How many weeks are you post op? and when did you start clam exercise?

    I am 4 weeks tomorrow. Do you recommend looking at youtube videos for more exercises?

    Karen xx

    • susan47173
      susan47173 KarenFisher4074

      Posted

      I was 6 weeks when given clam exercise, also stepping up and down with op leg on botom stair , I know this varies from place to place but I'm glad I didn't do too much till the 6 week mark I am now 8 weeks
    • KarenFisher4074
      KarenFisher4074 susan47173

      Posted

      Oh good i was thinking maybe 6 weeks but thought maybe they started you sooner.

      I dont want to do to much either so 2 more weeks :-)

      Thanks Susan

    • susan47173
      susan47173 KarenFisher4074

      Posted

      I was told pre op to be patient the first 6 weeks and take care of myself eat healthy plenty rest short walks and basic exercises the foot paddling, clenching and knee raises and tbh I'm glad I didn't do more I now feel physically well enough to add extra things, every week I have felt a bit stronger, no raised toilet seat now 😀and very little use of a crutch good luck along ur journey x
    • KarenFisher4074
      KarenFisher4074 susan47173

      Posted

      Thank you for thst Susan i love this forum 👍

      I am doing exactly that and will be patient and wait the 6 weeks.

      Karen xx

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