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Total hip replacement - What to expect for recovery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 21, 2024 | Replies (152)Comment receiving replies
@sueinmn He did not. He just said to walk and do the home exercises in the pamphlet, which I am doing. I am slowly increasing my steps each week. I have an Xray and 3 month checkup in March. I may ask at that time.
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Please don't wait! Here is what was explained to me at Courage/Kenny PT after my 5th Hip replacement/revision. When one has walked on a bad hip (or knee) for a long time, the whole body mechanics are changed. About 6-8 weeks after surgery, when the primary healing is well underway, you need to be evaluated for any imbalances in how you stand and walk, and learn to consciously correct them as you walk, and/or with targeted exercises. Otherwise you will continue to walk unbalanced, leading to back or knee pain. Mine had gotten so bad that I had to start with pool therapy and progress to land, but all the back and knee pains I had for 6 years went away,
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Try and walk equal steps with each leg so you strengthen the correct muscles .