1st Physio Session

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi everyone, just back from my 1st Physio session (3 weeks today post-op) & they were really pleased with my progress & as long as I practice my walking gait, I can ditch the crutches! I've bought myself some trekking poles ready for when I start building up some distance. I've got to practice not waddling like a penguin!

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Good luck Fernlady....oh I definitely know what you mean about the waddling...Unfortunately for me I don't think that is going to go all the way away until after my other hip replacement. Keep up the good work, you are doing great....Barb

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Hi

wrll done on your progress so far. I had the dreaded waddle too and the physios were useless. What they didn't tell me is that the waddle is caused by no strength in the gluteus minimum and mediums - which hold the hip in place. The waddle will not go at all unless these are strong. One fab exercise I found to do was sideways hip abduction - so lay on the bed on your good side with legs straight and then abduct or lift your bad leg up ( same way as if you were standing and bringing your leg out to the side) 

it's very hard to start with- I did x3 sets of 10 three times a day and took 3 weeks for the waddle to go. Standing on one leg helps too.

good luck

gilly 

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Hi Fernlady,

my husband has bought me some tracking poles for when I am walking without sticks. With the same view to establishing a normal gait and extending my walking distance. He is an optimist it is only day 8!  

However I think it is an excellent idea, and look forward to using them. I think they will also give us a bit of extra confidence. Go you!

Well done on your progress it is always good to have some professional feedback. Particularly if it is positive. X

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Thanks Gilly, I can't lie on my side yet but will definitely remember this one x

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Great news there, so glad you are progressing well.

I was waddling for ages, but it does disappear ... eventually.

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I've just been to the local park with my dog & used the trekking poles for the 1st time - wow, what a difference to the crutches! My legs & bum ache but the physio said this would happen as I'm using muscles I haven't used properly for ages x