Exactly two years ago — and one week after my first arthroscopic hip surgery, on my left side — I posted this amateur how-to video on the proper way of maneuvering around with crutches after arthroscopic hip surgery. It was actually created for a grad school class I was taking…
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Femoroacetabular impingement (F.A.I.), or hip impingement syndrome.
Year No. 2 for Hip Scope No. 1
What a difference a couple of years can make. Exactly two years ago today I was in the hospital having my first arthroscopic hip surgery, on my left side (the right hip was scoped five months later), wondering if I’d ever be able to participate in all the activities that…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Running
Another Blog Birthday
My little blog is now 2 years old, as of May 24th, actually. I haven’t been tending to it too much lately. Work, grad school and prolonged dental work have occupied a great deal of my time – along with half-marathon training. Yes, I did say a half marathon, didn’t…
Posted in Core Strengthening, Cross Training, Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Physical Therapy, Running
Checking In
On this last day of April, I wanted to keep the commitment I made to myself when I started this blog nearly two years ago (just before my first hip scope – on my left side) to post at least once a month. (Whew, just made it!) I also thought…
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Hip-Scope Recovery, Gaga-style
No two recoveries from arthroscopic hip surgery are alike. Healing times will vary – as will triumphs and setbacks, not to mention ways we choose to pass the time just after the procedure. I spent the first three weeks after Surgery No. 1, on my left hip, working from…
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Silver Linings
The recent nor’easter and a recent bout with norovirus (a k a stomach flu) have, oddly, helped to speed up my recovery from last month’s setbacks (double workouts, severe spinning were the culprits). I guess my aching body (or, rather, aching left groin area) just need to rest some more,…
Posted in Core Strengthening, Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Physical Therapy, Running
Forced to Back Off (Again)
The New Year, for me, commenced with a gust of energy: an hour-long, kick-ass spin class, followed by a community-organized 5-kilometer run through my hometown, and a little weight-lifting later in the day. Ahhh, like old times again, I said confidently to myself. But just as I thought it was…
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Happy Holidays
Last year I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas day on crutches, recovering from my second arthroscopic hip surgery in one year; this time on my right side. This year I ran five miles and took a kick-ass spin class. What a difference a year makes, huh? Wishing everyone a happy,…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, Inspiration, My Story
Another Hip Scope for A-Rod
It’s a double-header for Alex Rodriguez. The New York Yankees announced today that its star third baseman will have to undergo yet another arthroscopic hip surgery – this one on his left side – to repair a torn labrum and bone impingement and to remove a cyst. (His right hip…
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No Pomp, Better Circumstances
“You’ve graduated! See you in a year, maybe, so we can get some more data on you.” Those were the final words from my hip surgeon at the end of my regular checkup this past week. As I was leaving his office, I was handed – not a diploma or…
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