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Total hip replacement - What to expect for recovery
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I was told that total recovery would take a year. I believe that. My initial recovery was fast. I’m 4.5 months out now and feel like I have hit a wall. 90% recovered, but can’t get any further.
I believe that part of my problem is that limping before the surgery harmed my back and perhaps limping after did also. Now, i have back pain!
I can see that some of my limping is psychological- if i focus on walking with no limp, I can.
I’m still happy with my results.
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Susan - Let me repeat my "mantra" for after knee/hip replacement where limping is a persistent issue - find rehab PT and get gait training - they will help you retrain your brain. Also, if you have access to a pool, I found it helpful to practice walking in water without limping - and I felt like the resistance helped me get over that "90% hump". I also had an aqua therapist teach me to use stepping down against a large pool noodle (again resistance) to strengthen my quads.
Have you had any gait training?
Sue