Thanks for the video, i had hip dysplasia as a child. Knees and hips hurt. At 18 had a triple osteotomy, on the left side. Then Lived within a continuly shrinking area of comfort unitl the was not too much o could do with out limiting my life style. I had 2 steroid injections in the groin over the last 3 years 1worked a but im now 5 days post op from a bilateral hip replacement at 42.

As always great video mate,, I'm a 36 year old male with bilateral moderately severe oa. I had cam impingements and all other things but had key hole surgery. Each day is tough for me, getting off the floor, getting dressed, shoes and socks etc the list goes on. However getting a hip replacement scares me and I turly feel I can go on longer. My surgeon is willing to give me one but has also asked it to be at the point I feel like I can't go on. I still gym 5 times a week, legs is tricky but I half rep on squats etc. I walk and hike to.

I am in the „grey zone“, 45 yr old physiotherapist, tried a lot by myself, but nothing really made me feel better. Not moving is definitely no option and causes just more and other problems. But still - although I am treating lots of patients with OA as well as THR - it is so very difficult to decide when is the right moment for surgery…..

Thank you so much for this well balanced video.

Yes, I understood what you said about a fear of movement after an osteoarthritis diagnosis. I've been diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in the right hip and have basically stopped moving. It's less painful! But your video has given me the confidence to return to the gym without that nagging fear that I'm making things worse.

Great video mate!

Barbaric but of course, the nedical profession takes great pleasure in causing pain and suffering and, supporting the illegal mrna 'vaccine'

What’s your opinion on healing peptides such as BPC 157?

Great video thanks for sharing. Wondering if you have any guidance/ experience with female patients looking to start a family post op -how long post op is it recommended to wait before conceiving/pregnancy? I haven’t had this surgery but have been recommended it by my surgeon. I have borderline displaysia though so I’m a bit on the fence and considering postponing until after pregnancy.

Due in Monday the 6th of January 2025... shitting myself

I’ve been swimming for the last few months before my second hip replacement. That seems to have made the second surgery a little easier. I’m post 3 weeks now and planning on hitting the pool next week. Thanks for the video it has been helpful.

I had hip replacement on 22nd May, 2023 after my screw & plate surgery done on July 2021 failed. With the total hip replacement, I am 19 months on it now. I discovered small leg discrepancy of 2.5cm shorter of the operated leg. please is it possible that I will walk normal with less pains and limping? Although, I have minimal pains and I do some of my exercises with shoe lift regularly.

I'll have an Hip impingement op in two weeks!

Thank you for your tips! Keep it up with the videos please!

Incredible, my respect 👍👍👍

Great video and I needed it. I am 69, female competitive sailor of a single handed boat (sunfish) and I have U.S. Championships and International Masters March 12-22. I had my surgery Nov. 6 (so I could be on opiates if Trump won lol. Ugh.) To my surprise I had a really tough time pain-wise weeks 3-5 . Now I am doing great except for this persistent sharp pain at times that is the front mid thigh. I left for home same day of surgery. My hospital gave me 6 weeks of exercises online to do each week in succession and I have gotten more PT ideas on KZbin and am frankly trying to design my own program. Looking for the sweet spot where I don't overdo but get stronger as fast as possible. My surgeon wants me to "be the tortoise, not the hare" and I have listened. Anyway, I am a little worried now that I won't be able to compete in my championships because they are 4 months post surgery not 6 months post surgery although I was pretty strong and fit going in to the replacement. Still...I am not young. Would love your opinion. You are AWESOME. Thank you!

Excellent! Thanks for doing this!

I was glad my surgeon and physical therapists advised me of the hip precautions. I WAS ready to quit having to sleep on my back. I asked if it was ok at my six-week appointment, and my surgeon said it was. Made a big difference in my sleep quality. Hard to sleep on the back the whole night when you're a side sleeper.

Thank you very much . Your advice is very useful . I had THR 5 days ago , I am an anaesthetist and was working up to the day of my operation , limping and couldn’t exercise before due to pain . It is frustrating now but I am prepared for a long journey . Take care . Monika

The lady in black tights walking in socks without crutch or walker just 2 days after her operation is INFURIATING because it is false. If you have the posterior approach as I did, not possible and demoralizing.

What if you have pre-existing low back pain?

Hi, Just found this video. I had my left hip replaced on Monday and the surgeon said it was in "a very bad state" I'm trying to do the exercises I was given and do as much walking around the house that I am able. My op leg has now started to swell and I have elevated it on two pillows at night. I have to sleep in the afternoon as the pain medications make me very tired. I am 70 so I don't think I will be running around next week but getting back to being able to go for a good walk, with the dog, will be great. Thanks for your advice. Regards, Doug

I’ll answer it No No and no. Don’t waste your time in pain and limited movement

Had both hips done this year. The first one needed so much more grinding done for the cup. The second one I was only sore and achy, no pain meds. Had my hubby watch so he had some idea what I went through but , then you have that incision to heal too. So glad I had it done though!

51 and just had thr on right side. 6 weeks post op. Not an easy surgery but getting better each day. No regrets

Had right anterior THR 3+ weeks ago. At two weeks felt great but that was probably a mistake as I pushed things a bit hard and now it's been slow going with soreness and pain. Using single crutch or cane all the time. Had left hip done 17 months prior and recall pushing myself to early and to soon as I'm an active biker and hiker in mid-60s. Patience is the key here.

Got a tumor removal in the femur + hip replacement. Also got the precautions - but I think in my case its important. 4 weeks after surgery now. doing good but still cant bend my knee somehow too far. I think also my musles shortened a bit as I was 4-5 weeks not moving my left leg too much for instability reasons since the biopsy.

Also, due to an overbooked surgery schedule, they literally pushed me out the door. On the threshold of my home, my knees turned to jelly and I fell on my knees and I think general anesthesia was not the plan but the anesthesiologist was actually an OB anesthesia giver.

I didn’t have any post recovery tips so this is good. Thanks.

Going in Monday morning for my Left & Jan 28th for my right. I can barely walk so i cannot wait. What is crazy is im 50 & in awesome condition. I look 40 & have been bodybuilding 30 years. But ive been in pain for 4 years & ive fought it!! Now my hands shake the pain is so bad so i cant wait

I’m at 4 weeks after full hip surgery, I’m 46, I’m walking without crutches and have been since week 3, due to the weather over the last 2 days I’ve not been able to get out for my daily walk, I feel I’ve had a set back as now when I walk I feel pain. Hopefully if I keep up the exercises and keep getting out it will strengthen again to the point that I have no pain. Can anyone tell me if they’ve had any set backs with the pain when walking? I felt great last week but no so good now, it’s hard to know how much to push it?

In Orange County, California, hip replacement is "drive-thru" surgery. Grandma is in and out in six hours. What is wrong with hospitals that grandma is better off at home than in a sterile environment surrounded with medical professionals? 😮

I’m 3 weeks post hip replacement. This is a turning point for me. Walking 90% normally again, but still cautious as I feel the strain when sitting or bending. That’s my body telling whoa easy there, you’ve still got a ways to go. I could quite easily get on my bike and go for a ride, but what if I fell ? . I’m cleared back to work at 6 weeks, so I figure I’ll just keep walking and gentle stretching until then.

2 weeks from my 2nd THR. But yes, my Dr. Said three months precaution. He said he feels this way so the hip heals the best.

I had complete hip replacement on November 30,2023. Rehab was minimal. I went back to work 3 months post-op. A year later, it is still a struggle to walk without a limp and pain in the quads. I am doing all the research. I am trying to get back to normal on my own. After seeing this video, I'm thinking I came off of the walking devices and returned to work too soon. I am 54 y.o. My gait has most definitely changed and I don't know how to correct it.

I'm 5 weeks post op and feeling pretty good. I have not had f2f rehab, just printed exercises from the hospital which I have been doing. Had stopped using crutches or a stick but saw my local physio today who said use my walking stick for at least a couple more weeks, which I will do. Have watched a couple of your videos and find them really informative and helpful. The big message for me is to take my time to recover. Thank you

So when i dont have much pain do you recomend surgery? Fisiotherapy helped a lot. I have some pain and stiffness sometimes and snapping, clicking but still doing squats deadlifts etc.

THR left September, right November...anterior approach. Overnight in hospital each time; doing great now! Much better! ❤

Hi, just had right total hip replacement done 6 days ago, the pain is not as bad as i thought but the joint is very stiff. I can manage my bed and upright physio exercises but only managed 70 steps on my crutches today! Problem is my left hip is really worn out and needs replaced as soon as ive recovered from this one and ive lost an inch and a half in height due to bone on bone wear. I feel out of kilter when walking as they have restored my height on the new joint! Am i doing ok for the time scale? Im not so sure. And advice would be welcome!👍♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

From a fellow physio - am loving your content! Based on your experience, what is an average time frame of conservative management that you would undertake before evaluating its effectiveness? And what advice do you give patients in regards to expectations surrounding flare ups during this period? Thanks so much!

I'm currently trying 3 weeks post surgery for fai and full thickness labral tear. I'd first went to physio when I was 18 [I'm 25 now] and over the years, particularly the last year or so I have been very frustrated with the restrictions in weight training and sports. Surgeon said due to the amount of years I'd seen no improvement surgery was the correct course of action. What I have struggled with daily the last couple of years is pain in my lower back (S1) and my physio had told me this is all linked with the hip problem. I'm hoping this can get sorted as I can see this being a bigger issue than the hip. Do you have any advice with the issue around the back pain which is associated with my hip? I know I have changed the way I walk and my posture to relieve pressure from the "bad" hip over time too.

Going through a very similar story now. As you said in the end of the video. People who are super analytical and hyper aware, can actually slow down their recovery. I’m just shy of a year after FAI surgery. Over the past 2 weeks I made some pretty positive strides. But up until this point, it’s been a rough ride I’ll say the least. My surgeon is great. But unfortunately, the recovery plan is non existent. So I was left to fend for myself and my physio to kinda piece the puzzle together

Good info here..Thank you Sir...19 days post op trhr..❤

Thank you.

Im going for hip replacement. Im 66 and live alone people say I need to go to skilled nursing for a week or 2. Dr didn't seem like I'd need it. What is your opinion??? Thank you

Many thanks for posting this. I have waited several years for both hips to be replaced by which time I was using walking sticks and virtually housebound. I had my first NHS operation (anterior) 5 weeks ago and had a spinal anaesthetic so awake during the operation. Operation went very well. For first time in years my leg could straighten and my arthritic pain in that hip gone. I weaned off all pain meds including paracetamol by week 3 and down to using just one crutch. What I find very puzzling is the complete lack of rehab support offered by NHS in my area. I saw a physio for 10 mins each day during my 4 days in hospital (normally it would be a 2 day stay but I live alone so kept in a bit longer). The physio just checked I was doing the exercises contained in an information leaflet provided to me. That was it. No follow up after discharge, no information about other exercises to do etc. All I have is a 6 wk follow up visit with the consultant. I totally agree with you that there is a complete disconnect between providing the operation and assisting patients get the best outcomes through post op rehab support and assistance. Many videos I have seen are where people have had operations privately and/or provided through insurance etc where post op rehab support is provided. Due to the very poor state of my muscles due to lack of walking pre op I realise I will be using a walking aid and having to build my muscles and strength back up for some time before I am able to load bear fully on my operated hip. Your video has reinforced this and 6 months may be more realistic for me as a goal. Only then will I be able to contemplate having my other hip replacement operation. I look forward to viewing your other videos to enhance the limited number of exercises from the leaflet I have to follow each day. I am now up to 3 x 10 reps a day of these and walking with the crutch on a flat pavement outside my house about 100 metres twice a day. I remain positive I will eventually be able to walk unaided however long it takes. All the best to everyone on our collective journey!

Does it help with leg length too

Very similar story for me, though I’m female, started at 22 with a right side groin strain, years of ‘therapy’ … top surgeon in 2020 at 45, though he did forget to mention the ‘dysplasia’ (FAI 80.9 alpha angle cam, bone shave, labrum anchors, angry 3’oclock tear at psoas notch) .. top osteopath for a year, 4 steroids over 2 years for psoas tendinopathy, rehab for ‘weak’ psoas… 3 years strict rehab, didn’t really get any better, At the age of 50 (this year) after almost 30 years I’d had enough so I had my right side total hip replacement, psoas was stuck behind the bone & short, not weak & I had ishiofemoral impingement, hamstring issue, instability … last week I had my left total hip replacement, no arthritis or issue with the femoral head but again long term FAI on the left, femoral neck was really ‘thick’, calcified labrum this side, calcified bursa, chronic tendinopathy on the greater trochanter Funnily enough I was looking at your rehab for hip replacement programs & wondered if it would be something I would get good results from as a previous FAI dysplasia & bilateral hip replacements for non arthritic reasons

Love to hear you can get surgery, do everything essentially wrong and then eventually get better. A lot of research or forums on the internet are filled with horror stories. You have a great attitude. Gives me hope and also encourages me to give pt a nice long runway before considering surgery.

Do you think you’re gonna have to have a THR in the future? Or can the labral repair last a lifetime?