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update on my trendenberg gait

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herse
herse

Hi everyone. Wanted to share with you that having had my the on 7-11-16 today after weeks of strengthening exercises my physio has taken the crutches off me as my gait has improved so much . So for those who have the T gait please don't despair . Through hard work religiously doing exercise's it's possible to reduce the limp. I feel over the moon although I know that i need to keep up the exercises. Just wanted to share with those that understand !

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure herse

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    You deserve a trophy for the hardest working hippie. It takes so much to overcome and you with determination and a good PT MAE IT TO A BETTER QUALITY IF LIFE. CONGRATULATIONS. 

    Very proud of you!

    Hopexxx

    • herse
      herse hope4cure

      Posted

      Oh thankyou ! It's a very hard slog which I had not anticipated but I did it with a lot of support from a great physio. Thankyou so much for your kind words.

  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 herse

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    Hi, thank you for sharing your wonderful newssmile  I have to admit that I didn't know what a Trendenberg gait was until I just looked online.  It looks terribly painful.  I'm so glad that you continued the PT and have overcome this difficult hurdle.  I hope you continue to do wellsmile

     

    • kimberley38758
      kimberley38758 herse

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      I'm doing very well thanks.  I had my THR last July and so far have done very well with no complications.  I was only 49 when I had it done, so that might have something to do with me bouncing back at a faster rate.  I also made sure the I went to PT for the first couple of months.  That helped to strengthen the muscles around the hip and pelvis back up.  As you know, this is essential for a successful recovery.

    • herse
      herse kimberley38758

      Posted

      Hi. Yep I was 53 and thought I was fit before the op ! Yep exercise is crucial to success ! Glad all well with you ☺
  • sue13845
    sue13845 herse

    Posted

    I don't have quite the same problem but s flexure contracture and your post had given me hope to get rid of the crutch ( my op was 8/12 and I have had pulmonary emboli too) so thankyou for the hope you have given by sharing your experience

  • kristen888
    kristen888 herse

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    Wonderful news Herse!

    A friend, who is an OT, advised me to be very slow, steady, and methodical in my recovery. Her major concern was my attempt to rush my healing and causing a THR Gait.

    As others have said....slow and steady wins the race!

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