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Videos for Hip Replacement Patients

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miele55255ch
miele55255ch

Hi! Since I have my first THR scheduled for April 2nd, I've been trying to educate myself on the various pros and cons as well as recovery information.

The best place to learn a lot of the movements involved can be seen on youtube. You can see exercises, how to get in and out of bed, how to stand up, how to shower and just about anything else you want to know.

I've been practicing a lot of these movements and precautions before surgery so I won't be surprised after surgery.

Good luck all !

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  • patricia1953
    patricia1953 miele55255ch

    Posted

    You did exactly what I did.  I live in Toronto and the Arthritis Society of Canada has a website with al the do's and don't.....I practiced going up stairs,gettingin andout of bed, getting into the car (which took a bit of an effort) and even sitting on the shower bench and had an actual shower using it (remember to have al your toiletries handy as you can't bend)...it was a real help...good luck in your recovery...I had my right hip down last August and now waiting (very anxiously) for a date for the left!!!!
  • ian97093
    ian97093 miele55255ch

    Posted

    Well done on the simple advice I am facing both onre at a time in the next four months, and am watching this site...KInd regards Ian.
  • celticarma
    celticarma miele55255ch

    Posted

    Thank you for the wonderful idea, Miele! I never would have thought of

    that. Will definitely give them a watch.smile

  • julia45280
    julia45280 miele55255ch

    Posted

    Hi

    Evidently the position of risk for dislocation after hip surgery depends on whether the surgeon operates from the back, side or front of the hip so you will need to ask the surgeon what is the worst postion so you 

    The fitter and stronger you are before surgery will have huge benefits afterwards so keep going! To be honest though just after surgery you just want to be able to creep around for a few days- you can always put the hard work in once the worst pain has settled.Regularly stretching and tensing your muscles a few times is probably all you need for a few days along with walking with support if you can. It is amazing how quickly the human body heals. Rest is not a bad thing!

    All the best Julia

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