Walking again
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I also am struggling I am coming up to 7 weeks post surgery seen the consultant and all is fine. Saw physio this week and she has given me 2 stiks instead of crutches - hate them all! If I walk unaided I lean heavily to the right and have a huge limp I look like a duck! When will I get better starting to feel very low about my progress am doing the exercises given. Is there anyting else I should be doing? Any advice would be most appreciated.
Thank you
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amy49848 barbara58333
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jamie0456 barbara58333
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I would really encourage you to just keep up with the exercises and your walking. I would not reccommend walking without crutches or sticks while you have a limp. It will just cause other issues with your back or legs.
My surgeon reccommended pilattes which I have truely embraced. It focuses on isolating and working individual muscles, using them properly and breathing properly. It's really been helpful. Unfortunately not covered by insurance!
Have patience!!! It will keep improving.
amy49848 jamie0456
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lin50729 amy49848
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gillyb74 barbara58333
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I'm 6 weeks post surgery - only one week behind. I am down to one stick - I hate that too. Walking without a stick is ridiculous - I would describe my walking as like an fat penguin - waddle waddle.
After doing research I found out it is because the gluteus medius and minimus muscles are very weak after sirgery and this is the cause of the waddle - so it needs strengthening up. One exercise which I started today is lying on my good side and ad ducting the bad leg - oh my it's hard work and painful - it's like after surgery and you first try and straight leg raise. This exercise isolates the glute muscles as if you abduct your leg standing - other muscles take over - hence why I can do it easy. So I'm doing this terrible exercise daily in the hope it will strengthen the muscle up to stop the waddle
Worth a try
Good luck
Gill x
linda38528 gillyb74
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hil123 barbara58333
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It wasn't until week 12 that managed to walk unaided and without a limp . I didn't have any particular problem , it just took its time . I know that doesn't really help but some of us just take a little longer . I am 5 months post op now and walking better than ever , limp free ( I also waddled like a duck to start ). I know how you feel because I got very frustrated with my progress but you will feel better .
Take care and keep going ,we are all on our own roads to recovery , some are just a little slower than others .☺
barbara58333
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Thanks again
renee01952 barbara58333
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tony68114 barbara58333
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barbara58333
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renee01952 barbara58333
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what do you mean by "not walking properly" ? walking with a limp or still needing a cane(stick) ?
Yes, I did - the most challenging part was getting in and out of the car - I have a little Fiat, low seats and stick shift - put a cushion and a trashbag on seat - the cushion so I won't break the 90 degree and trash bag so I could slide over the seat getting in and out - not too comfortable though - Important is to be confident, Barbara .. to be able to do an emergency stop when needed ... if not, please wait and take someone with you the first couple of times -
because restriction is lifted does not mean you have to, okay ....
big warm hug and take care
renee
linda38528 barbara58333
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Is there a rationale for not using them that I do not understand?
Barbara - have faith you WILL get there. My PT emphasized: walking tall, heel-toe and long strides. Although many people scoffed at clenching your buttocks too - this helps strengthen them and counter the weakness in the glutes. With a couple of waves of hugs to pull out when things are tough.
L