Four weeks since my second arthroscopic hip surgery and I am doing (dare I say?) pretty well. Scary well good. In fact, my physical therapist said that at this point in my recovery, the right side, which was “scoped” on Dec. 9, is doing “1,000 times better” than the left side four weeks out. “There’s…
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The physical therapy protocol after arthroscopic hip surgery.
All I Want for Christmas …
A little over a week since my second arthroscopic hip surgery — this time on my right side — and I am feeling remarkably well. Aside from some general soreness around the tiny incisions near my hip joint, there’s very little pain. And I have my new best friend to thank…
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The Gait Debate
Almost 12 weeks since my arthroscopic hip surgery, to repair a torn labrum caused by hip impingement syndrome, and there’s now so much that I can do physically. I’m able to ride the stationary bike and elliptical machine for 40 brisk minutes at a time. I can use many of…
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Stick to Foot-Tapping
Note to Self: Just because you’re feeling better, and your doctor tells you that you’re a fast healer, doesn’t mean you have to be stupid cocky overly ambitious enough to try to dance at a concert. Such was the case this past weekend while I was attending a music festival…
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In Search of Milestones
Oh how I love waking up every morning. As I continue to recover from arthroscopic hip surgery in mid-July, I’m finding that each new day brings a new movement, or a movement performed better than the previous day. Like climbing or descending stairs. Picking things up from the floor. Getting…
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Me vs. the Beer Man
It’s been four weeks since I had arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn left hip labrum and – dare I say? – I seem to be healing pretty fast. According to my physical therapist, the range of motion in my left hip area is already close to 100 percent. And the…
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Let the Rehab Begin
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery process after arthroscopic hip surgery. Most post-surgical patients typically begin some form of PT the day after the procedure – at home, on their own – with the use of an ice machine (I used a rented Game Ready) or ice packs, if…
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