I'm in my 3rd week after a Left hip replacement surgery and I couldn't for the life of me get my mind wrapped around how I was going to be able to do anything. To my amazement, I was up and down the basement stairs and showering with very little effort in the first week. PT came to my house the day after surgery and put my mind at ease. Be encouraged, it is pretty amazing that they have hip replacement down to an art!
@viviennedestefano133510 ай бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement. I’m absolutely freaking out in anticipation. These videos help but the fear of a mishap is real!
@txlatinchicka5138 Жыл бұрын
You are a GODSEND! I'm having full rt. hip replacement, anterior, July 6, 2023. I have ALL of your videos saved & am practicing hygienic moves beforehand. Bless you for your gift of empathy & wealth of useful information.
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I can help!
@anng994110 күн бұрын
You are excellent!! I’m having hip replacement next week and by watching your videos several times I have calmed down so much and feel confident to handle these tasks. Thank you!
@trinaroe5132 Жыл бұрын
A cane upside down also works great as a leg lifter. I bought one to only use inside the help with in bed hamstring stretches several years ago and plan to use it as my leg lifter after TKR.
@TheLtrain2010Күн бұрын
Unless you get a cool cane
@deborahstrickland46247 ай бұрын
Love the videos, 6 days out from hip surgery, hasn't been terrible but everyday is getting easier. I was worried about the car seat because I have fabric, the garbage bag idea...perfect solution!!
@josi76907 ай бұрын
How do you keep the bag down? Doesn't it move around when you scoot onto the seat?
@halfgermanantony Жыл бұрын
I have right hip replacement tomorrow. Though I have read about this stuff, seeing you demo everything is very helpful. Thanks!
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and best of luck!
@halfgermanantony Жыл бұрын
@@EquipMeOT Thank you!
@francessantiago8036 Жыл бұрын
Great video, my surgery is on my right hip in 2 weeks and I liked the garbage bag idea. Thank you
@CarlaQuattlebaum6 ай бұрын
That was a good tip for me too, with my cloth seats.
@susanbellinger83132 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing info on getting in & out of a car with a right hip replacement. The other videos I looked at only showed a left one which looks to be easier than a right.
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome.
@evelynrowland93608 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I'm getting my right hip done soon and nervous how I'll be doing everything after. Like watching you're videos they are so helpful. Thank you .
@Bobbyjosing Жыл бұрын
Would appreciate seeing the operated let being the first one to get into the vehicle.
@sirdavehetherington10372 жыл бұрын
What if its the opposite left that's the operated side?.Could you do a video on that please?.
@AndreaReid-bl9ns11 ай бұрын
Thanks for y our advice reference hip fracture sadly my hip surgery
@forestcats3 жыл бұрын
Please can you show LEFT hip enter and exit vehicle
@davelangton5097 Жыл бұрын
Yess left
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
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@mariaureta8577 Жыл бұрын
@@EquipMeOT 2:33
@bethanyhebeler Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your video! Surgery for my Rt. Hip anterior is 12/6… I have time to practice!
@lisam75119 ай бұрын
How.are you doing by now?.Mine was 2 days ago. Painnnnnnnnn
@RoseMoser-mf9gh2 ай бұрын
Don't forget about putting the seat all the way back first and then putting the back of the seat slightly reclined 😊
@KennethMartinez-g2o7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the videos, great refresher.
@davidmackenzie5332Ай бұрын
Thanks for all these....
@fourthgirl Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. I am having THR on my right hip in March, so I am studying.
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Best of luck!
@marilynjackson5752 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This will be me in a few weeks!
@hijackn28903 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome.
@EquipMeOT3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@crystalwellman90243 жыл бұрын
your videos are the best help thank you
@EquipMeOT3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad I can help!
@lorraineedwards23718 ай бұрын
I had mine done 3wks ago. I dont have a walking frame. I was shown in the hospital to place my crutches with the handles together but pointing opposite way but side by side, so they are like a strong balanced walking stick. I got in on my operated side first slowly and held on to the handle above my head and the car door which helped to slide into and around in the seat. It all seems awkward but just try it if you only have crutches. i also find it handy to take some weight while starting to stand up from my bed or chair.
@Susiemotiv8 Жыл бұрын
How can you get out of a SEDAN car after a double hip surgery?
@catalinaramos989 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information.
@DonnaWinders-w2v Жыл бұрын
great information. And easily understood.
@scoutmastertroop5038 Жыл бұрын
I'm having my left hip replaced - my wife drives a van and I was planning on getting into the backseat, driver's side using the method you demonstrated (but opposite of course). Thoughts?
@aprilshtatman6299 Жыл бұрын
I am having anterior approach surgery on my left hip. What do I need to do differently?
@massimopavera6 ай бұрын
I have had a hipreplacement on the 23/04/24 and i have already been able to start diving again
@tinascott66422 жыл бұрын
I just came home from the hospital from having a total hip replacement on my right. There was a crack in the bone so my Dr said it will take a little longer to heal then my left total hip replacement. I feel very blessed with that. No problems at all. I had surgery on the September 29. I'm trying to wrap my head around it. I can't to. They to me not to pivot my foot on that side. I didn't have very much pain with the other but I have with one. A lot of pain. I just got home 2:30.. Can you show me a video on how not to pivot that right foot. Please and Thank you.
@MichelleeJN2 жыл бұрын
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@TheBillybuc3 жыл бұрын
Excellent help...thank you!
@EquipMeOT3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@kdavidwhite83762 жыл бұрын
how does that work if the left (inside) hip is the one replaced?
@margaretdonovan7328 Жыл бұрын
thats what I am thinking. I'm about to have left hip replacement. but I'm in the uk so the drivers seat would be on the other side anyway. I'll work it ould
@mottawa110 ай бұрын
Our SUV Ford Explorer has a high seat for my 5’ 8” frame. I’m using a short step stool to give me a bit of elevation to get settled into the vehicle’s seat.
@kashifshehzad19422 ай бұрын
are these precautions for just newly operated pateints only ? what about if a person had a surgery one year ago ? please guide ?
@michaelhall5650 Жыл бұрын
I love all your videos, but no problem I can’t wrap my head around is that I am having a left hip replacement and it couldn’t figure out how I’m going to get in and out of my Lexus SUV. Thanks for all the videos you made on hip post replacements..
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
Did you see the other video I did about the L hip and car transfers? I had enough people request that I finally made one. Hope it helps.
@markboudreaux868 Жыл бұрын
Lots of good ideas I’m about to have this surgery so thanks for the information 👍
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and good luck!
@stephaniepeterson38802 жыл бұрын
Some of my rides to appointments will be in lower sedans, is it suggested to add a pillow or something else to raise the height of the car seat?
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
You can definitely do that or any seat cushion that isn’t too hi, you don’t want to bump your head on the ceiling of the car 😉
@dreamthemusicnow2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great instructions!
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Carleiiiii6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Doc
@EquipMeOT6 ай бұрын
Most welcome!
@henrysgirl1585 Жыл бұрын
Can I ask you when you say keep above 90 degrees does that mean the knee must always be lower than the hip? and are we not allowed to bend the knee at all? its all overwhelming
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
Yes, knee stays below the hip, but the knee can bend freely without restriction.
@cherylgray9873 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@Kathy-Carr10 ай бұрын
Thank you,
@javiertupadre2 жыл бұрын
What about the stitches on the hip. Will they be safe.
@20Hikecdt23 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Surgery tomorrow 8/28/23.
@sailonsister31523 ай бұрын
how do i do this when the surgical leg is my left leg?
@sharmanyoung55917 ай бұрын
Can you show a left leg car transfer please. Thank you
@suddenlysolo21702 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm assuming it's the same routine for a knee replacement? I'm wondering if a minivan will be the best vehicle to go home in?
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
Yes, or something of similar height (like a crossover/small SUV).
@thelmapredmore3543 Жыл бұрын
Show left hip to get in and out cR
@smwagner702 жыл бұрын
Ya how about the left
@francessantiago8036 Жыл бұрын
Instead of the front seat how about sliding in the back seat ?
@Doyle907 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@jerisehl2683 Жыл бұрын
What do you change if surgical leg is the left one?
@stephenkaretzky85272 жыл бұрын
Great!
@pennyhowe6827 ай бұрын
How about left hip surgery entry into the car
@vernekelley93562 жыл бұрын
I'm 4'11". I have bone on bone hips. Surgery not an option. IF I could get in my SUV I could drive. I can't figure a way to do that. I've lost my independence. Any thoughts?
@creativeguy1138 Жыл бұрын
How long is this necessary?
@BumbleSmeeBee Жыл бұрын
Any advice for someone who uses a walker for balance/strength, but has the mobility to drive? He can’t put the walker in the trunk by himself so independence is limited. 🤔
@sandywarren3169 Жыл бұрын
So what about if it's the left leg?
@vinodbishnoi2446 Жыл бұрын
Good 👍🏻
@MikeCTRVLR2 жыл бұрын
What if your inside (left) leg is the surgical leg?
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
Recline the seat, back up to the seat edge, sit on the edge (with L hip extended, but knee slightly bent to allow it to swing into the car. I’d put a garbage bag on the seat to make the pivot easier.
@MikeCTRVLR2 жыл бұрын
@@EquipMeOT Much Appreciated! Thank You!
@QMW11 Жыл бұрын
And what if it's a low car. We don't have an SUV in our house and I'm getting mine replaced on 5/15
@ricktorres13192 жыл бұрын
Hya, is this possible with a car? I have a Chevy Cruze.
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
Depending on your height, yes. Low is going to be more challenging but as long as you recline the passenger seat and lower yourself cautiously with attention to the surgical hip.
@mhanko Жыл бұрын
now how about getting into the passenger seat with Left hip replacement...
@edserembus9651 Жыл бұрын
What bout left hip enhancement?
@marilynhill33097 ай бұрын
I don't understand all the fuss getting into the passenger's side. Managed no bother coming home from hospital into a lowish car here in Scotland. I had to travel 100 miles to my Mum 's funeral two weeks later. Again no bother really with a few stops "en route". Not allowed to actually drive for six weeks, though felt l could have. Guess for insurance purposes best not to. I feel everything concerning mobility comes back fairly quickly. Wish l could walk further but have balance problems, l think due one-sided sudden deafness since 2021. Also Peripheral neuropathy in both feet after chronic Sciatica lasting two months also in 2021. Must admit though had a successful THR on my right side with General Anaesthetic. I had some unpleasant side effects for the first two weeks once home but no groin pain only scar "stingyness". Had to wait 9 months but have only praise and thankfulness for the staff at the new NTC here in Fife,Scotland ..🏴😊 Good luck to everyone here in the UK, USA and Canada awaiting your surgery. You'll be fine..xx
@catherinecharlwood45463 жыл бұрын
How long do you recommend using the walking frame after hip replacement before using just a cane or crutches please??
@EquipMeOT3 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty person specific. Typically a Walker is important for as long as you are tempted to limp. Once your strength has returned to the point where you can take normal steps with a cane, it’s safe to switch. Many stick with the Walker until they can walk unassisted. A PT can help guide this process!
@hoosierbaddy30522 жыл бұрын
@@EquipMeOT I listened to my hip more than any doctors or online timelines. It felt incredibly unstable for a couple weeks. Began using a cane after it felt stable enough. Even watched a video on the correct usage of a cane. As a former pt aide, I felt like I should have known. You’d think that you’d carry the cane on your affected side. But no. I’ve figured out how to sock it into my left hip to alleviate muscles on the left side. It’s bad leg and cane out simultaneously as a step. I was trying to use the cane away from my body. I was thinking, wow, ya gotta have an Arnold sized arm to support this wobbly gait. 😅
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Cane use is not as intuitive as many think!
@jennifervanallen8327 Жыл бұрын
Wat if it's your left hip
@Cool4272 жыл бұрын
Left side of hip doesn't matter?
@lindaandrusko5083 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to get in & out of a high bed with a 5" tall step stool? I'm practicing this before hip replacement. I'm 5' tall.
@Birddog48433 жыл бұрын
My bed is also high..but it's a memory foam mattress. Very difficult..wish I knew before I had the surgery
@NancyPite Жыл бұрын
@@Birddog4843by myself
@cal2780 Жыл бұрын
Will the "turntable" seat be a good tool? I have one. I don't know it's actual name. It reminds me of a lazy Susan.
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
Yes! I really like those as long as you are comfortable sitting on them for the duration of the drive. They are not easy to remove once seated (versus a bag).
@wurlitzer8952 жыл бұрын
Hi there!!! I'm booked in for total hip replacement surgery in about 4 weeks' time. For how long after the procedure do we usually need to continue with these safety techniques? Thank you for producing this series of videos, which I am finding to be invaluable. All good wishes. Peter A
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
Depends on whether you have anterior or posterior approach. Posterior approach will have you maintain these precautions for 6 weeks. Anterior has no strict precautions and you can return to normal movement as tolerated.
@wurlitzer8952 жыл бұрын
@@EquipMeOT Thank you very much indeed for your speedy response. Pete A :) :) :)
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@mrmartin71312 жыл бұрын
@@EquipMeOT my lady is getting her right side done in December but with her having lupus things might get alittle complicated hopefully she’ll get through it 😬😬
@sherrid5315 Жыл бұрын
It will be my left hip. How do o get in a vehicle if it’s the left hip ? Ty
@sgordon81232 жыл бұрын
This is a US car. UK cars are the opposite side so ...
@franwilson9324 Жыл бұрын
This is only helpful for Right hip, could use some instruction for Left please, if you’d consider doing that. Otherwise, very clear and easy to understand the “why”, which is helful.
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
Just did one for the left! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2W6ZolmjZmKaq8
@jeanwph.d.482 Жыл бұрын
Liked❤👍
@Dawnofabrightday Жыл бұрын
I’m on my way to hospital for right hip replacement and I’m scared to death!!😢
@morgancalvi6675 Жыл бұрын
I have a Mazda CX 5 and the seats are around 85˚...it's SUPER uncomortable.
@netterella12 жыл бұрын
No one will show how to get into a car with a LEFT hip replacement!! We also have a sedan. No help for me!!
@jrdoyle4316 Жыл бұрын
AGREED A LEFT LEG VIDEO ALSO PLEASE
@maryhiltz99439 ай бұрын
How to position in bed with the support pillows than bring covers up
@paperprincess1050 Жыл бұрын
People live on hills, try that
@AndreaReid-bl9ns11 ай бұрын
I do feel that any type of surgery in many cases starts with the faith one has inside themselves for example if you want to sit back when did hargef from hospital claiming benefits for someone to make one a cup of tea wash clean the house do shopping for one you will take a lot longer to heal one must do as much exercise as possible to strengthen ones leg some people may need the benifite buy Jesus tested the lame man he said what do you want the man said lift up thy bed and Walk healing stars with using one's Faith
@kimstephens78532 жыл бұрын
That’s not how my PT said to do that…
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
Any chance you can share how your PT did instruct you to do it?