Hi I also had a girdlestone procedure July 2018
And I’ve been able to walk without a cane for almost a year now. Although I do use a cane in public for my limp. I’ve been working hard getting back my leg muscle doing exercise, riding the stationary bike and step machine. Also can now do some squats. My leg muscle was so atrophied. I notice the stronger my leg gets the better I am able to walk

Hi, Tammy, after passing out with a prolapsed disc I was in terrific pain for a long time. The physiotherapist said, "Just walk naturally!" I replied, "Can you remind me what that is?" I really did not know how to walk! Fortunately, I am a violinist and so applied my knowledge of fiddle technique. First developing looseness is the key (but obviously not too loose)! If you observe there are different styles of moving trying these can get all the muscles moving - a hunter-gatherer might move on the balls of the feet bent over; if you walk 'from the feet' in the house this is better than using the legs, being a smaller area; Fred Astaire would push from the calves and 'glide' leaning forwards; a soldier would stride form the thighs, being upright; a stroller would move from the lower back leaning in a relaxed manner.
A Chinese coolie has developed an exceptionally skilful way of walking; he will totally relax his pelvis and allow himself to be carried forwards by simply leaning - reflexes do the rest you don't have to tell them what to do!

However, putting weight on a previously injured limb takes thought. While you may know it is sound now your body may not be so certain, it can get stuck in habitual movement. If you place you weight on the limb (without tensing up) and wait until your whole self approves then your body is given time to search out the truth for itself.

I assure you the art of walking can become obsessive it is so fascinating. I ended up confusing young fit people by effortlessly overtaking them going uphill whilst I was also pushing a laden cycle! You will, of course find online instruction which tells you just one way to walk but there is a well-known violin professor who wisely said, "If your teacher tells you there is only one way to do something … find another teacher!"

Best wishes,
Roger