Physio

Bones, joints and muscles
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Been discharged front physio today I was given new set of exercises and shown how to get up and down off the floor always useful lol , and some bands to go round my legs to make clams more difficult feeling positive

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Hi Susan, I just came back from my last physio. I will miss James and Anne my physio's. They really boost my confidence.

Can I ask what clams are? A, I just being thick.

Thank you x

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At day 10 and could not imagine the day you described - thank you.

I just achieved 40 degrees on abductors and felt a small victory as these have been my nemesis and I still cannot do outgoing w/o a tiny assist to overcome gravity. Getting on and off the floor - seems more than a little distant but another 'hill to climb' and all that 😂

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Laid on side op hip on top ankles together and opening leg oo er got the giggles don't quite know how to describe it try imagine a shell opening I think that's hos it got its name

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You will get there day by day a little bit stronger x

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Hi I was just told by my PT that I am doing the clam wrong.  I had been doing my own self directed physio from watching youtube videos etc as got none from the hospital, but went to a private PT today.  Apparently I have been using my back muscles and not the gluteus medius to do this excercise... hence sore back doh!  Still only week 4 and I think I am otherwise doing very well.

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Yes it can be difficult my physio told me not to lean back and to keep my hip facing straight upwards so as not to be using the back muscles

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Lol. I know what you mean. Never gave it a name. I shall now call it the clam.

Im 9 weeks post op. I just want to put my own sock on and do my trainers up.

X

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Me too when u been told you can fully bend

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I'm intrigued ... How are we supposed to get into and back up off the floor. I asked my physio last week but he could not tell me

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It all seemed a but complicated and something I won't be trying again in a hurry :😀

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How many weeks are you post op? and when did you start clam exercise?

I am 4 weeks tomorrow. Do you recommend looking at youtube videos for more exercises?

Karen xx

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I was 6 weeks when given clam exercise, also stepping up and down with op leg on botom stair , I know this varies from place to place but I'm glad I didn't do too much till the 6 week mark I am now 8 weeks

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Oh good i was thinking maybe 6 weeks but thought maybe they started you sooner.

I dont want to do to much either so 2 more weeks :-)

Thanks Susan

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I was told pre op to be patient the first 6 weeks and take care of myself eat healthy plenty rest short walks and basic exercises the foot paddling, clenching and knee raises and tbh I'm glad I didn't do more I now feel physically well enough to add extra things, every week I have felt a bit stronger, no raised toilet seat now 😀and very little use of a crutch good luck along ur journey x

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Thank you for thst Susan i love this forum 👍

I am doing exactly that and will be patient and wait the 6 weeks.

Karen xx

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hi  can i ask how many weeks post op you are?

I was given bed exercises to do at home. before my discharge from hospital 5 days after operation to right hip.Was only offered one physio session in hospital on day 2.

Im due to go and see consultant on the 11/4/16 and will be 8 weeks post op.Was the physio offered to you or did you request it?

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I am just 8 weeks and the physio was set up for me to see them 6 weeks which was one day after my appt with the consultant I have had 2 sessions and the option of booking in if i need it this option lasts a month before they discharge me..i believe I have benefited from seeing them because we are all individuals and they can assess and advice what's best for you, I would try arrange it if possible.

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Hi Susan, how exciting to be discharged from the Physio. It's so interesting to read the different Physio experiences. Getting up and down off the floor I'm so looking forward to that 😊. I had my first Physio session 3 weeks post op last Monday. She was really harsh said I still walked little old ladyish and I should be walking around the house without a stick. I've limped for 17 months and two weeks pre op I could barely walk. My consultant said my old hip was a nasty mangled mess surrounded by nasty fluid. I think that's unrealistic I'm doing all the exercises she has shown me but last night I went to bed in agony and tears. I'm back on my stick again today. I wondered how many others have had such an experience. I know I'm classed as young to have a hip replacement as I'm early 50's but I feel totally deflated that I'm not recovering quicker. 

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Oh no please don't feel defeated I was very similar to u I'm 58 and used one crutch around the house at 3 weeks it all came together for me around the 6 week mark, I still have a limp but practising walking the tightrope and balancing exercise is helping, I get very tired still and have to take regular rests listen to ur body it will help u along the way.