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When can I bend to put my shoes on?

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lucy82829
lucy82829

Hi all,

I am getting so frustrated with the mixed messages. My physio who isn't linked to the hospital where I had a left hip replacement minimally invasive posterior approach, said that I will NEVER be able to bend at 90 degrees again. Surely this isn't right? I'm finding it difficult to get hold of my consultant to check but will give it another go tomorrow .Any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Lucy

PS I'm 5 weeks post op! 

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  • melody39324
    melody39324 lucy82829

    Posted

    By the way, I was told that modern operating techniques mean there is less risk of dislocation from bending, so that may be why some people haven’t been given restrictions.
  • miriamal49
    miriamal49 lucy82829

    Posted

    i went to physio the first time I got my hip because of no experience and afraid if I didn’t do it my hip would pop. After that I had my other hip  and no physio and I recouped better and faster. Now I don’t recommend it if you’re not certain you can do it. I was walking without any help by the 3erd day at home. Now I had revision surgery on my fist hip that I was having pain since 2014. They released the muscle that was rubbing against the metal and my pain was gone. I’m 5 weeks post op and doing everything with caution but sleeping on my side. I do the exercises to strengthen my muscles. I’m able to squat which I couldn’t do it before. It depends on your disposition.
  • RichardKen
    RichardKen lucy82829

    Posted

    Dear Lucy

    That is such utter rubbish!! Yes you need to take care for the first few months. Building up your hip and thigh muscles will safeguard your hip as regards to the danger of a dislocation.

    Cheers, Richard

    • miriamal49
      miriamal49 RichardKen

      Posted

      Like you say utter rubbish or not everyone is different. If you’re not positive or sure of yourself keep nursing your walker until you graduate to a cane. The longer you wait the more you will struggle. 
    • lucy82829
      lucy82829 miriamal49

      Posted

      hi there,

      I'm already walking without sticks inside and outside my house. I'm walking for about 1 1/2 hours a day but in slippers lol. Hence my frustration. Still getting some muscle pains but don't feel too bad . Just want to put my buckled sandals on! 

    • diannesk
      diannesk lucy82829

      Posted

      Supportive shoes can help with the walking. These can be sandals if they have a back and are good for walking.
  • penny08987
    penny08987 lucy82829

    Posted

    Hi lucy

    I'm 19 weeks post op I can put my shoe on with a shoe horn I'm only limited because my muscles are so weak.

    The stronger you get the more you can do. I can sit on my bed and touch my toes. Give yourself time. You will be very stiff because you've had restrictions hence stopping your normal movements. Do some gentle exercises if it hurts the groin area then stop, my physio says 90% of pain that people say they have is usually muscular. Good luck

    Penny x

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