sonic therapy

Hi, i had to use my grab stick to get knickers / trouers on that leg , also developed a technique of putting foot up behind me and lasooing them onto that leg - couldnt lift leg for months following op on left side 2 years ago but evetually resolved. This time the right side is much better but I.m using the techniques above , partners been putting my socks on each day for years or I go sockless ! ? Ultrasound treatment - had that pre op before op 2 yearsago - really helped - dont know if thats the same ??? Hope this is helpful info hon xxx

Hi Dawn,

My son had sonic therapy on a foot problem caused by climbing ladders.  It was something to do with a tendon that runs alons the bottom of his foot.  I seem to remember it helped.  Sorry I can't be more helpful but it was a long time ago.

Cels x

Not sure what that is dawn, I'm 8 weeks post op and in the same position as you. I feel like I'm never going to be able to do it x

sonic? -Is it ultrasound?? I asked my surgeon if i could have that -cause its great and he said no cuzit can heat up the prosthetic hip inside -the ceramic and metal and what not. If you do get to have ultrasound-lucky woman-gonna feel good even after the 1st treatment.

Talking about heating up - i have to be cReful when sunbathingas prothesis do heat up - my friend with knee replacement says the same - can be quite 'ouchy' 

Hi i had my RTH dec1 still cant lift my leg when in the sitting position more than2" no pain do,physio said last week to do squats i have been doing squats for 6wks now no pain .its funny do when i go down a step or two it can be very sore for a day or so.Ta

Hi Dawn, 

I knw what you are talking about - I had the same and my surgeon told me I have trochandric bursitis - Goodness, nasty huh!!!   I had to stop using the stationary bike as well - apparently not so good for this (and I was so proud that I managed 3 x 15 minutes per day - albeit with terrible pain)-

I am seeing a physical therapist right now and she is using this kind of therapy on me - She told me honestly that she is not sure if it will help - Apparently there is not much they can do about it, but decrease activity for a couple of days - then go back to gentle exercises and walking - 

She explained it to me and I wish I could explain it to you - but unfortunately, it didn;t stick - SOmething to do with big muscles that are tilting pelvic forward and backwards -  during this whole process, our pelvis was way off balance - now we start walking again, more with straight back etc.

It seems to feel better - She also used dry needling ... acupuncture needles she sticks in (superficially) tight muscle to release pressure -

Go for it - It will help that muscle relax - 

It is on a timer, so no worries about overheating ....

Good luck and let us know how it went, okay

big warm hug

renee

I saw a Chinese doctor and had massage , acupuncture , hot cups and special tea to drink - somehow the combination of all those did actually help - not dramatically but did make a difference .  The special tea was good for my general wellbeing and sluggish digestive system . Might be worth looking into xx

Hey thats funny I have the same thing.  It is troubling me a bit.  I am 8 weeks post op and has all gone extremely well but I am not pain free and get this sharp pain deep in my buttock muscle when I try to raise my leg when sitting and also when climbing up stairs. I am beginning to think this won't go away as it really hasnt improved at all.  It seems like something in the joint is not right. Not sure what to do. I may look into sonic therapy too.

Alison