Professional hippie

Bones, joints and muscles
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I'm a 50 year Physiotherapist who had a right total hip replacement 6 days ago. I'd kept my symptoms under control for 10 years before succumbing to the knife. So far there have been things I would have expected and others that have taken me by surprise like the degree and impact of the swelling. I'm happy to document my progress and my problem solving as I go. Would this be of any value to this community?

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Hi Derek and welcome to the hippies forum -

I would imagine that would be really helpful to all so please do - plus your input from the physio therapy side would be invaluable . You did well hanging on in there for so long prior to surgery - hope your post op progress is not too onerous xxx

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Yes please! I am interested to hear what exercises you are doing.

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That would be great. I was lucky and had very insignificant swelling but I have one more to go. Would love to hear from a professional perspective.

Thanks,

Fiona

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Yes please!

i am an OT and having a total hip replacement on 20th June. Would really love to hear about your experience. Particularly pre and post op exercises. 

X

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Hi Derek.

I'm into my 5th wk post op. I have swollen ankle and foot. I'd like to follow what you have to say. May just be a little hint or tip to help all us hippies.

Brenda

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Hi Derek,

I think it would be great to hear how you are doing (physio or not). I'm 46, had mine done 4 weeks ago and had been having symptoms since I was 30.

I'm still bothered with the swelling, have my gel packs on as we speak. The first two weeks are the worst (as you will know).

Take care,

Fiona

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Yes, yes, yes, I also plan to do a diary of my experience in June.

thx

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Absolutely Derek!! Please keep us posted. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Erika

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Fabulous Derek - this would be great! Thank you.

Given all the practice variations we discuss (surgical approach, activity restrictions, medications recommended/prescribed and PT recommendations), it would be useful to give us more info about you. Where do you live/ practice? What surgical approach was used in your operation?

Many thanks for doing this - love the opportunity to learn fom your experience.

L

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Thanks Derek, that would be helpful to document your progress & hope you have a speedy recovery

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Just a thought .. have you had a chance at Graham's (aka Rocketman) website?

He charted his progress, common issues and summarized a lot of advice from a forum discussions as he journeyed thru 2 THRS and a revision. It might give you ideas on presenting your experience.

Cheers and thanks a gin for doing this.

L

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Totally thats what this forum is for and to hear it from a PT view would be great..

Hope your doing well l was lucky not to have much swelling in any of my 2 hip replacements.

Thanks

Laura

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hi Derek Im interested. My physiotherypist was rather a disapointment. My doctor was a little frustrated because I asked him about a bunch of various dislocation positions.

Im very intrested in your idea of positional precautions. I have a good sense of my body and balance in movement. It is always good to get new aand fresh Ideas about training and rehab.

was wondering about doing d=some light Plyometric excersizes, like Jump rope ???

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Hi Derek, 

Of course - we share our personal stories and experiences here - we rant and rave and find suppo and understanding - we come in all stages and ages - and that is why this forum is so great - 

so, again, warm welcome and let us know how you are doing otherwise , okay?

big warm hug

renee

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Hi Derek,

Absolutely.  It would be great to hear things from a professional physio's point of view. I often think when I go to see my physio and attend hip class that whilst they are very sympathtic they don't really understand what it feels like.  They are much better than my consultant though who sometimes seems more like an engineer than a doctor and is only interested in the mechanics of the hip.  Maybe that is his job, I don't really know.

Please share your experiences.

Cels 

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Derek,

Yes - most definitely.  I got the impression it hadn't been done before, so I did just that and set up my own website with blogs of my two recoveries (my ceramic acetabular insert was put in on the skew)

Best Wishes

Graham

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Best of luck

Last week 26 june 2016 my THR op done if you need any help will surley help you with your question.

in Regards to preparation, anaesthesia operation theatre atmosphere after surgery during surgery.

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Hi Derek, I think this is agreat idea, I do hope you will indeed do this, I am sure we would all benefit from it, can't wait for further update. THANKYOU for giving of your time, I wish you a speedy recovery, Carol

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Hi Derek

I had a re-surfacing on my right hip three weeks ago, recovery generally going well so far and can now walk without the crutches albeit with little limp. I am 51 and have played sport all my life, althougth I have not been able to run for the past year I have kept fit with cycling and gym work. As you can imagine I have been doing the exercises religiously and started on a static bike after 9 days when the clips were removed. I would be interested in what exercises you are doing and your progess as a comparison.