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My Right Hip
http://myrighthip.wordpress.com
A journal about hip arthritis and hip resurfacing surgery.
- Added on: Oct 15th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Mark Voorhees
- Listed in: General Health Personal
- Tags: arthritis surgery hip resurfacing
Recent Posts
Physical Therapy: Both Sides Now
Before surgery, I went to physical therapy to try to avoid surgery. Now, I am going to recover from surgery. I switched therapists–to one closer to home and work–and in doing so have a new understanding of how therapists approach their jo...
Holiday Thoughts
It has been awhile since I posted more than a few sentences. The holidays trump My Right Hip. Time to kick back. Life is slowly returning to normal. I can tie my shoes, easily walk to town and back, and take Yoga classes–even if I cannot maneuv...
Breakthrough
Busiest day ever since surgery: Yoga in the morning, three-mile walk in the afternoon. Oh, and I tied my shoes for the first time. I probably could have done it earlier, but I like my Merrells. ...
Tennis Is Out, but Is Table Tennis In
I know tennis is off limits for six months,, but what about table tennis? I have been playing the last two days, and it seems safe. Especially since I am not all that good. ...
Stretching Out Scar Tissue
My strength and flexibility are definitely starting to improve, but during stretches and in Yoga class, I can definitely feel the scar tissue–or what I assume to be the scar tissue–limiting my range of motion. It feels like a tight band...
I Still Hate Stationary Bicycling, but It Helped
My 25-minute ride yesterday certainly exercised some of my leg muscles in ways that walking and Yoga have not. So maybe it was beneficial. But I still hate the activity. Boring. ...
