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Stiff after 1 1/2 years

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diane80279
diane80279

I had tlhr aug 2015 and when i walk my hip feels stiff and the muscle doesn't feel very strong. Does any one else have this problem? My gait does not feel natural when I walk either.

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  • margaret04286
    margaret04286 diane80279

    Posted

    Yes,. I am a bit like this after12 months. I go to Physio which helps. But , miraculously, the best thing is.

    Pilate's! I find it very hard but it improves my flexibility tremendously.

    There are parts of the class I can,t do at all but I ignore those and do my own thing.

    But ,like you, there are days when I have difficulty getting up the stairs to bed. I feel I should be better than this .

    • maggers_1970
      maggers_1970 margaret04286

      Posted

      I understand how you feel it's been nearly 4 years since my THR and there are days when I feel it should be stronger but I've been told to strengthen my hip! I teach 12 classes a week and the classes do consist of strengthening moves but I still feel it's not strong enough. What else can we do?

    • jamie0456
      jamie0456 margaret04286

      Posted

      I am 12 months too!  About four months after my surgery, with limited improvement, my surgeon suggested pilates and I would agree it was life changing.  I still use a cane at times but the improvement has been undeniable.  I also started, at the same time,  doing sports massage therapy.where they phsically move the muscles to get more flexibility.  That has been helpful too!  Best to you going forward. Jamie
    • christine67409
      christine67409 margaret04286

      Posted

      Hi Margaret,

      Can i just ask you,  is pilates done mostly on the floor.  I know i wouldn't be able to get up!  When i asked my physio if i would ever be able to sit on the floor to play with grankids, she said probably not as i have had both hips done.

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK margaret04286

      Posted

      Like you, I have taken up Pilates to strengthen my core muscles and improve my gait.  I'm fining it wonderful, and fun too.

      Best wishes

      Graham - 🚀💃 🤸

  • susan20961
    susan20961 diane80279

    Posted

    Yes mine feels the same,although i am 6mo out from the revision the thigh pain feels like when my 1st implant failed.
  • margaret04286
    margaret04286 diane80279

    Posted

    The first week I went to Pilate's I had to stand by the wall and hawl myself up an down! I

    It took me ages . But it is getting better and the others are very supportive. I also attempt aqua

    Aerobics which is easier. (And no one can see what you do!) But honestly it isn't as effective.

  • jamie0456
    jamie0456 diane80279

    Posted

    My experience with Pilates was similar to Margaret's.  In the beginning I couldn't even lift my leg.  Slowly things improved significantly.  Initially, if possible, it might be useful to have one on one instruction that is designed to your needs.  Also, twice a week helped alot in the beginning.  The other interesting thing is that it was not painful!

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure diane80279

    Posted

    I did Pilates and there are straps and rings to put between your legs to squeeze and straps stretch type to add for exercises. Many on you tube for hip replacement.mthey helped me strengthen my core muscles . 

    Start slow low with a few count then work you way up. I was not on the floor alt all.

     

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