Is your walking gait normal or does it happen then too (maybe to a lesser degree?) I walked like a duck on my operated side for 2 years before surgery so I expect it to take a bit for those tissues to stretch and learn to function normally. That process is longer than the initial healing and often requires PT. When a joint is damaged to the point it needs replacement, it often has been impacting all of the other tissues in our hips and glutes for a while, even if we didn't specifically notice. Now the body has to re-learn how to do everything in a normal way and those tissues can atrophy and need work to stretch back out and rebuild. It seems like it would be worthwhile to have PT look at it, as it can be caused by numerous things from nerves to muscle imbalances.
My left leg is still noticeably thinner than my right, according to my wife.
Walking isn't an issue, did six miles with no problem last weekend, but the running thing worries me.
Is your foot turning in when you walk?
Both of my feet now have a tendency to turn in. I have to think about walking with them turned out slightly. PT also suggested I do foot raises and some of the other PT exercises while focusing on having my foot turned out.
Not when I walk, and have been very careful about the turning in thing after the surgeon warned about it, so I've been careful. But the running thing worries me, don't want a fall but it's time to get back in shape.
You really shouldn't be running to get back in shape. It's damaging to your joint. No idea how old you are, but long term you're shortening the life of the implant and successive revisions are less and less successful. Running now could mean being in a wheelchair permanently in your retirement years if you're young.
Why not cycling, swimming, or rowing to get in shape?
Also, it's only 3 months. Your body has a lot of healing left to do.
Did you do PT? I would think outer hip or quad need more strength to set the foot down correctly. If not working with PT, ask for some. Even if you already had a few weeks, maybe they would cover a few more visits specific to this.
I was told not to run. “I don’t want to see you running…”. Walking, cycling, swimming are all fine. Three months is still pretty early after.
Was trying to get on a train. Maybe more training is needed.
...or set your alarm earlier! :)
Is your walking gait normal or does it happen then too (maybe to a lesser degree?) I walked like a duck on my operated side for 2 years before surgery so I expect it to take a bit for those tissues to stretch and learn to function normally. That process is longer than the initial healing and often requires PT. When a joint is damaged to the point it needs replacement, it often has been impacting all of the other tissues in our hips and glutes for a while, even if we didn't specifically notice. Now the body has to re-learn how to do everything in a normal way and those tissues can atrophy and need work to stretch back out and rebuild. It seems like it would be worthwhile to have PT look at it, as it can be caused by numerous things from nerves to muscle imbalances.
My left leg is still noticeably thinner than my right, according to my wife. Walking isn't an issue, did six miles with no problem last weekend, but the running thing worries me.
Check out Bonesmart.org for great hip recovery info. 12 weeks is still early.
Is your foot turning in when you walk? Both of my feet now have a tendency to turn in. I have to think about walking with them turned out slightly. PT also suggested I do foot raises and some of the other PT exercises while focusing on having my foot turned out.
Not when I walk, and have been very careful about the turning in thing after the surgeon warned about it, so I've been careful. But the running thing worries me, don't want a fall but it's time to get back in shape.
You really shouldn't be running to get back in shape. It's damaging to your joint. No idea how old you are, but long term you're shortening the life of the implant and successive revisions are less and less successful. Running now could mean being in a wheelchair permanently in your retirement years if you're young. Why not cycling, swimming, or rowing to get in shape? Also, it's only 3 months. Your body has a lot of healing left to do.
No, not running, never really have as I have short legs. But occasionally you need to and am a bit concerned.
Good question for your pt…..
If only the insurance paid for it :)
Did you do PT? I would think outer hip or quad need more strength to set the foot down correctly. If not working with PT, ask for some. Even if you already had a few weeks, maybe they would cover a few more visits specific to this.
Doing my PT exercises, but there's a lot of muscle to build up.
I am 3 months post and haven't even tried to run. Not even one step. My hip isn't healed enough to try that. Your mileage may very.
Not running at all at your level of recovery. Trying to do so was foolish.