Hi,
I've been lurking in the background since finding the forum a few days ago, all I can say is I wished I'd found it sooner!
I had a RTHR on 19 July 2017 so am just past the 6 week mark. I've been doing regular PT sessions and am making good progress. I just find it frustrating that I still need a crutch to get around on.
I haven't had any pain meds since about the 2 week mark and once I managed to get a full nights sleep at about 3 weeks (I started sleeping on my non operated side). My surgeon takes a progressive approach to recovery in as much as the usual 90 degrees rule, crossing legs etc don't count. I was told to just do what I feel I was comfortable with.
I guess the reason I am posting is because I've read some info on here from admin re PT and I'm a little confused! Should we be doing any physio? Should we only be doing what feels comfortable?
I'm due to have my post op follow up next week and wondered if I'm wasting my time doing PT or does it help strengthen my pelvis and rid me of the wobble I have when I walk? Just for info, I'm walking about 2-3 miles a day.
Thanks in advance for you replies
I've been lurking in the background since finding the forum a few days ago, all I can say is I wished I'd found it sooner!
I had a RTHR on 19 July 2017 so am just past the 6 week mark. I've been doing regular PT sessions and am making good progress. I just find it frustrating that I still need a crutch to get around on.
I haven't had any pain meds since about the 2 week mark and once I managed to get a full nights sleep at about 3 weeks (I started sleeping on my non operated side). My surgeon takes a progressive approach to recovery in as much as the usual 90 degrees rule, crossing legs etc don't count. I was told to just do what I feel I was comfortable with.
I guess the reason I am posting is because I've read some info on here from admin re PT and I'm a little confused! Should we be doing any physio? Should we only be doing what feels comfortable?
I'm due to have my post op follow up next week and wondered if I'm wasting my time doing PT or does it help strengthen my pelvis and rid me of the wobble I have when I walk? Just for info, I'm walking about 2-3 miles a day.
Thanks in advance for you replies