Physio and exercise
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My specialist does not believe physio or exercises are necessary just lots of walking but I feel as though I need more I have had a setback with ligaments not healing as quickly as they should and am on the 90 degree rule for another 2 months (now 10 weeks PO) surely there must be more I can do to aid my recovery, what are others doing in the way of exercising to help themselves. Gillian
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anna65476 gillian03883
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Walking is great, but does it exercise all the muscles and liigaments surrounding the hip?
Honestly, I think I would ask for some physio sessions as you would be shown how to use all your muscles.
Were you given a booklet of exercises to do when you got home? They are the ones that I do. I was given just one physio session, but that was something I guess!
All the best, Anna x
briskwalk gillian03883
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I am doing the exercises on the booket given to me in hospital. I am going to try to walk in a swimming pool, or do some swimming on my back...that should help as well. Maybe you need some phisio in hospital...
Best wishes and big hugs
Ella
christine63829 gillian03883
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maggie93798 gillian03883
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Georgie11 gillian03883
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can you access hydrotherapy?
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christine2107 gillian03883
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Walking incorrectly because you are tights can ev vs bad for you long term - from one who did that last time round. I saw an osteopath initially who undid all the damage h could then I got back into physio. Basically I got a lot of secondary problems that needed to beresolved before we could see the underlying problems. Without the arms length view of the osteopath I would not have made any recovery. If you area aywhere near birmingham let me know and I will pm you his details. He is not one of those guys who wants you on a returning ticket forever - good quick interventions.
sometimes clinicians lack the view that a team effort including ohysios could deliver a better result than their own intervention alone can do.
take c area me get the help and advice you want not what he says.
good luck
chris xxx
christine2107 gillian03883
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sue72746 gillian03883
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Cut and paste the link below into Google and scroll down to page 9 for diagrams of the exercises I was given but make sure you use a pillow between your legs for the clam shell exercise:
http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflets/Hip%20replacement%20exercises%20after%20a%20total%20hip%20replacement%20October%202014.htm
Pansycat52 sue72746
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renee01952 sue72746
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very grateful
warm hug
christine2107 gillian03883
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I think your link just shows how much diversity there is in after care and some is better practice than others. Physios who train then work in the same hospital dont get exposed to good practice elsewhere which is a shame.
Would you believe it - my physio after care had lots of exercises on it - including how to get up the stairs - but nothing on how to get down again!
Thanks for posting the link
Chris
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christine2107 gillian03883
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Sadly and hopefully temporarily a lot of that fit stuff we had has been chopped about and hammered and stitched back up. I took the dietary advice and eat bowls of leafy salad and piles of lean protein and that appears to have speeded up healing second time around.
I think stretching is the thing we forget to do - and its vital as otherwise exercise can tighten us up.
Oh and icecream is a new addition to the diet too this tme round
Whatever you do dont forget the nutritional treats xxxx
mic71403 gillian03883
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This is Mic, from Exeter, on a fairly sunny day. I'm 5 months post op, and yes, I'd say walking the the prime bestest thing we can do - when we can do it - without limping.
So, exercises in hospital AND when you are home are vital for strengthening, says both my physio and me. Think of all the damage cutting muscle: fab the way our bodies recover, but in order to walk tall I believe you need the exercises too!
Op costs £9,000 I was told. Yes, i did my own exercises on floor at home cos I'm very motivated and a fit lad, but three physio sessions at say £60 a time were NOT offered. Really a shame.
enjoy your day and your healing!
mic
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