Watch Out for THIS Problem after Hip Replacement

[@kge420]

6+ years out and am biking 80 miles per week. Three months after a very successful hip replacement I went down on the ice in our driveway and fractured the femur on the leg with the hip replacement. What a nightmare. My advice is 1) If you’re overweight, lose weight. 2) Treat your PT like it’s a full time job I’m now 69 and working towards a 70 mile ride to celebrate my 70th birthday Best of health to all

[@V8blue]

Yikes! That happened to my mom and her femur shattered around the new hip’s spike that went into the bone. Fortunately the surgeon was able to piece it back together like a puzzle and wrapped it tight. Held up until her death many years later.

[@MovewithDrMike]

As a fellow physical therapist who treats many patients right after total knee and hip replacement surgery I can tell you that the glutes are one of the most undertrained muscle groups. I also use the clam exercise as a starting point for my patients and then eventually transition them to a standing hip abduction to get them comfortable with starting to put weight on their leg again! I always remind people to train BOTH sides to keep their hip stability and strength balanced. Thanks again for this great information Will! Keep up the great work in helping our patients!

[@bahoonies]

I had both hips replaced and it was never suggested that I do an exercises to strengthen my glutes. In fact, at a follow up after my first hip replacement the surgeon told me my glute muscles were weak but offered no advice. Furthermore, neither of the 2 surgeons explained why we don't have the same range of movement after the operation or that it is permanent. If you check on the internet, all that is available is information for the first few months post surgery. I would love an answer to question of reduced range of movement.

[@rajeevmanerikar9548]

I am 60 and just 7 weeks post right hip replacements. I am doing all these exercises and now I'm feeling good strength in my glut. Great vdo. Thanks

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear your glutes are feeling stronger. I'm wishing you all the best in your hip rehabilitation journey!

[@sheilalamarr2914]

Hi Will. It has been 7 years since hip replacement. First 2 years great. Been having hip pain..lower back pain and butt pain for 5 years. Many steriod injections still in pain. Now they talking SI fusion. Not doing that. I will be consistent with exercise and hope they help. Only thing cant get on floor for bridges. Cant do them on bed. Gonna get myself a table. I am 66 and got a lot of living to do. This pain is stopping me from doing things. Praying this works❤

[@chuckredd9131]

Future patient here...read where your problem could be one leg shorter after surgery, worth looking into.

[@angelameek8595]

SI Fusion really helped me.

[@gaillmani1942]

I had full anterior Hip replacement 2 1/2 years ago which was very successful. I was not referred to physio at all & I have started having pain as described. Thanks for the video

[@scotthunt2479]

I'm 12 months post-Anterior Total Hip Replacement, and I can say the results far exceeded my expectations. Besides having a world-class surgeon, and a post-surgery physical therapist that was next-to-none, they both gave me the best advice I could have ever received. First, about an hour after waking up from the surgery, my surgeon had me out of bed walking up and down the hospital corridors with the aid of a walker. It was out-patient surgery, so several hours later I was on my way home. My surgeon was adamant that approx. 4-5 weeks PRIOR to surgery, that I go through a series of exercises to strengthen my glutes, hamstrings, quads, etc, and it helped 100%. He said the stronger you are before the surgery in those areas, the easier post-surgery will be. The PT also put me through a series of exercises including those mentioned by Will in this video, and I did them twice a day, religiously. In 3 days I was able to put the walker away, and only used a cane. 9 days after that I was walking normal without any aids at all. 9 weeks to the day after my surgery, I was back on the tennis court playing doubles, gingerly, of course, but gradually I got all my leg and hip strength back. Follow Mr. Harlow's advice and do these exercises prior to and after the surgery. You'll be so glad you did.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I'm so pleased the surgery was such a success for you and that the results have been so beneficial - well done on all your efforts, it just shows that hard work pays off :)

[@debbiec6216]

I don't know if that would happen if you had Complete Knee surgery . Knee surgery is one of the hardest, painful , surgery out there . I believe hip surgery "alittle" easier and it all depends on how old you are . There's a lot of things factor into all these surgeries. In the near future I might need a Hip surgery and I know for a fact , I will need 2 complete Knee surgeries . And you have to remember Everyone situation with pain , and anything else , aren't all the same . This is what I had read , spoke to people who had hip and knee surgeries. Everyday for several years, I have been doing alot of reading , asking questions , spoke to Physical Therapist about all this . I even spoke to , two Orthopedic surgeon. I am NOT disagreeing with you, I am only saying , what I had done for research, etcccc.

[@rachelrichardson172]

@@debbiec6216they are completely different recoveries. Anterior hip very quick recovery.

[@mattthomson3464]

@@debbiec6216my Total Knee Replacement, my first surgery, was in hindsight, a wonderful, excellent event. The American Kaiser group provided superb team management, excelling at post-op physical therapy! Five years later, a hip replacement was far less than satisfactory….16 months, and still recovering. Mostly, this is due to loss of muscle strength. Highly aggressive fitness center work is finally restoring the glutes, just as Will Shows us in his video. My legs are rapidly growing, using these exercises and various other exercises as well. 👍

[@lacutienespana2442]

I agree. Had total hip replacement five years ago with stellar surgeon and an amazing physical therapist with similar post op (walking hours after surgery, graduating from walker to cane, etc) Do the work and you will be rewarded with a successful surgery result. I have no limitations. Can touch the floor, full squats, work in the garden and use the rowing machine. I’m 80 years old. Get a good surgeon, do all the pt exercises and you’ll be happy with the results

[@judithshelton5655]

13 years out and boy, that is exactly my Problem. Thank you, these will help!

[@HT-Physio]

I hope they prove beneficial :)

[@marilynwalmsley5459]

This is very timely for me, I had a total hip replacement 5 days ago. I’ll use this exercise. Thank you 🤩

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased my video came at the right time for you - I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery :)

[@louielewis5445]

After 7th week of recovery after total hip replacement I'm still reliant on one crutch as weakness in muscle I will be trying your exercises thanks

[@sherrymonfils9342]

Great exercises!! Thanks so much! I'm 59 yrs old & have AxSpa, (An autoimmune disease,) and because the disease breaks down bone, I had my 1st hip replacement at age almost age 50. 2nd one was at age 56. These exercises were given to me to do after the surgery the 1st time but not the 2nd time. So i'm happy that the 1st P.A. showed me them. I'm glad u are showing these exercises because not all P.A.'s tell u about these and should!!

[@cockamamy]

What's a P. A.?

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased they were given to you for your 1st operation, so that you had the information for your 2nd rehabilitation. I agree, not everyone is provided with the same useful information, so hopefully my video can reach those that need the additional support!

[@tommunyon2874]

I'm 14 months out from my replacement. Mine was not elective. I fractured my R femoral head after taking a fall while standing around on quad skates. I had just completed a two hour skating session, relatively incident free. I also keep up with ballet barre exercises, and get compliments on the shape of my glutes despite my age. In rehab I was able to take stairs the first time the P.T. asked me to attempt them.

[@gertoosthuizen5862]

I am 32, had my left hip replacement 7 days ago, will definitely save this video for when I am ready to do some more stretching and exercises! Thanks

[@carolpiercey4053]

I'm 7 weeks post op and so glad to have found you. No one has mentioned glute exercises , but I am feeling the need for them. Thank you. I hope to be in full health before the other hip is replaced in 6 months.

[@dianeparks9475]

4 years post hip replacement, and no one ever offered these exercises for me! Still getting at home PT 2x week and for sure will add these! Thank you, Will...you seem to always be "right on time" for me! ❤

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased my video came at the right time and I hope these exercises fit in will with your current routine - wishing you all the best!

[@pinkconfidantp2me912]

I'm in my 30s never had hip replacement surgery but I am healing from sciatica and a herniated disc and this stretch doesn't seem much but after the first 5 days of doing this stretch 2 times a day I could definitely tell there's was a huge improvement I feel better already thank you

[@marylynch951]

Thanks wonderful to hear

[@HT-Physio]

That's fantastic to hear I'm so pleased it was beneficial! Wishing you all the best :)

[@bsscss]

Hello! I have been trying your exercises. I am 70 and have had a total hip replacement. Your book arrives tomorrow!!! Yay! I think you are going to really help me!! Thank you!

[@nancywatkins5887]

I have had bilateral hip replacements in the last 2 years. Since then, I have a general sense of imbalance; not vertigo, not dizziness. It is like my legs do not belong to me anymore. I have a friend who has experienced the same symptoms after her bilateral replacements. It did not happen after the first replacement, just the second, the same with her. I exercise in the pool 5 days a week doing water walking. Any ideas? Seems like a proprioception issue to me. I would welcome your input. Love your channel. Thanks. Nancy Watkins

[@tomc1380]

I've never had Bursitis before but I developed some bad upper leg Bursitis about 3 months after my 2nd hip replacement. This has been almost as painful as pre-replacement and certainly has restricted my mobility. My doctor advised me to stop doing any hip replacement exercises until the bursitis settles down so as not to cause further inflamation. I was given a cortisone shot and while thi helped, it did not seem to last very long. After 4 months I'm about to get my 3rd shot so hopefully this will bring the inflamation down to where I can start using your excersise tips. In the meantime, I do see what you've mentioned regarding extra pain in both my knee and lower back. Thanks for you tips and I hope I can use these soon. Cheers.

[@lynnecollins3284]

thank you for this information. Following my hip replacement I found the glute exercises very painful most of the time. Also had terrible sciatica. When I went back to surgeon for follow up, he explained he had to peel some of my end of my glute of the bone (femur) and then reattach. So it all made sense while so painful. But 7 weeks on healing well and the pain has gone and sciatica is improving.

[@SusanHaydon-kp1jc]

I had a replacement hip 16 years ago and it was at that time that physio was given afterwards. These exercises except the resistance band one were what l was advised to do. It's brought back memories. Tough at first but an absolute must to do after hip replacement. I really benefited from them. Thanks for the memories Will.

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely, they can definitely be challenging but the pay off is well worth it!

[@playinatlife5778]

You're so right! I couldn't believe that I couldn't do a simple clam after surgery! Now what do I do about the trochanteric bursitis that's persisted after replacement?

[@ScottStruempler]

Awesome advice man! I'm day 8 after hip replacement. Am doing PT BUT I will remember this once I'm healed up enough for it! Thank U for that!

[@marilynharper9307]

Thank You. 6 years out of hip replacement surgery and once again reminded of how important those Clam shell exercises are!

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely!

[@Vandivervida]

Thanks very much for this! Almost two years since my posterior right hip replacement, at47, and this has been my problem. I’ve actually gotten back to surfing but my pop ups haven’t been the same. I’m hoping to strengthen my glutes to the point that i have less pain and more mobility. 🙏

[@CrazyMaryJo]

Going to PT now for spongy glutes that has caused me debilitating chronic lumbar pain. I find a shorterheight clamshell more effective.

[@ChrisParsons-x2s]

Great Video, I'm 41 and 7 months post op. Even at a younger age I'm finding its taking me a long time to build the muscle around my hip especially the Glutes. Its slowly coming back but I've realised everyone is different and don't try and get back to quickly, hoping to get running again soon once the hip is nearly the same strength as my good one.

[@debbiec6216]

One day I'll end up with a Right Hip replacement :( . And 2 knee replacement :( *Dealing with Trendelenburg Gait* . *I have weakness in the Gluts 100% , especially my Right Hip* *I haven't had Any Surgeries yet* *I am doing the Clam, each and everyday* I need a miracle and a lot of prayers!

[@cassieoz1702]

Yes, as a rural dweller, post-op rehab is difficult or non-existent. The original (bad) hip was a life long internally rotated joint and i still (9 months later) struggle with active external rotation. I also have L5 bony metasteses that make clams uncomfortable, better if i deliberately tilt my pekvis forward. Ill have another go at the exercises with better analgesia

[@scottprior4451]

Most helpful thanks for your time

[@marylynch951]

Thanks Will One of my neighbours is having hip replacement surgery this coming Thursday but I feel its too soon because she had a knee replacement just over a year ago So the hip replacement is on the same leg

[@marioncampbell4974]

This video has answered issues i have had last 18 months. All 3 parts gluts, leg and back. I had hip replacement after avasular necrosis in hip. Had 25% muscle in hip region at time of surgery November 2021. Thank you for exc

[@HelenLove-ty2es]

I had bilateral hip replacements 20 years ago and have developed knock knees and knee arthritis. I am sure these exercises will help. Thank you

[@marylynch951]

Good luck

[@HT-Physio]

I hope they prove beneficial for you - I also have the following videos on knock knees and knee arthritis which may be helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4bQY2hslJmXm80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4G3q62DaJaCbcU kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZWrZYV6n9t1ndU

[@mayfung9284]

Very, very effective and helpful

[@HT-Physio]

Great to hear!

[@JeanMcMillan-ic2sx]

Great video, thank you, I had replacement and was not shown these exercises

[@dteasdale77]

Thank you!

[@gayehodges2452]

My PT showed me these exercises 15 years ago after my first (left) hip replacement. I'm not able to do the clamshell yet (following my right hip replacement three weeks ago), because i have a six week restriction on abduction exercises as there was some bone fracturing during surgery. But I will be doing these after my restrictions are over. I can do the bridge and buttocks squeezes until then.

[@kmk1945]

Thank you...great explanation..will do 😊

[@sheenalittle4246]

Very helpful thank you❤

[@Wellbaby94]

Excellent exercises!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@fariedfarah8656]

It is very helpful Thanks

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased it was helpful!

[@ElyRiverBlues]

Great! Builds on what I did with the NHS physio. Just a question - after six months I still have fluid around my ankle. Any exercises I can do to help solve this? Elevation alone doesn't seem to help much. Many thanks.

[@hilaryhoye8087]

I've had a hip fracture and a dynamic hip screw replacement, so I'm on hip restrictions for 6 - 8 weeks. I imagine I can do this 12 weeks post surgery.

[@oldbluesboy]

Very interesting....Im having a left hip replacement operation soon, on the 10th Feb 25. How soon after the op would you recommend that I try these exercises? Ive heard lots of horror stories about not bending the hip to soon! Thanks :-)

[@LouisaRhode-k9k]

I had a hip replacement surgery 2 years ago but it is still sore muscles how do I treat this

[@lorettawhiteley8433]

Hi Will, not sure if you'll see this. Im 59 and im currently waiting for THR. Will it be beneficial to do these exercises pre-op?

[@nicolecandelierbourrier6292]

Thank you sgain. Sacrum fracture 12 months after THR. Yes strong glutes are essential, i intuitively felt it but thank you for this great reminder and thus protecting us.

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of help - I'm pleased my video offered a welcome reminder!

[@SusanC147]

Thank-you so much for your Very helpful vids. Please consider doing one on good exercises for doing while sitting down & thanx again!

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - I have the following videos with exercises to do whilst sitting which you may find useful :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5ysdnRrpa-em68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3W0nn1pZ8xqkMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5y1mY2dZpqmp9E

[@SusanC147]

@@HT-Physio THANK-YOU!! I should've known you already had something(s) on that topic- You do more good than you'll ever know☺️Thanx again!

[@debbiec6216]

*This Video is Very Important*

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@dheredia2789]

Okay, I have had both hip replaced. It hurts to lay on my side of the hip that is 9mo. Post operation. So how do I do these or something similar?

[@EvelynBaron]

Brilliant Will, was given these exercises, plus resistance band for clam and bridge, and told to push navel into mat to work the core doing the bridge as well as buttocks squeeze which was helpful, also physio noticed my operated leg remained weaker so doing more reps with the clam on that side and extra pulling on band tied around the leg of a table ... it's taken frankly a really long time at my age plus additional injuries still things are progressing (also sit to stand excellent but that's not glutes I know.) Love your 3 tip Friday e-mails!

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased my video aligned with what you were told previously, well done on the efforts you've made - and I'm very pleased you've found my e-mails helpful, that's great to hear!

[@kevinwisely5394]

Good info!

[@michelesavino1928]

Would this be a possible reason that at the 2 month post op I began to limp after driving ( right leg is surgical leg). At 3 months I limp getting out of bed, it gets better during the day, and by evening limping again.

[@toisan06]

I agree with most peoples comments, very good exercises. But do warn people that they may not be able to raise their legs even an inch if you’re glutes have been so destroyed in the operation. IT takes a lot of patience and will power until you lift your knees and legs as you suggest, especially right after the operation.

[@MyFungal]

I had partical hip replacment 10 months and my bum hurtsa still i tell the drs aand all he says it get up or shift but the while bums hurt never had this excercite

[@MohammedIbrahim-od7io]

18.43 my hip was in pain sometimes I had no surgery , My hernia was pain again after 2 surgery at the right side can do this exercise for hernia

[@shailafarooq4915]

That’s exactly what happened to me!! It’s been almost a year and I am still waiting to get better

[@ematthews3267]

Thank you Will for such helpful advice. I was given all those exercises but no one mentioned what I should or shouldn't feel if I was doing them wrong.

[@HT-Physio]

I'm pleased my video was able to offer that additional information!

[@altafrmd]

My mother had undergone bipolar hemi arthroplasty four weeks ago. She is experiencing severe pain in groin if she tries to turn in bed . Can anybody suggest solution?

[@brooklynknightss]

I have two incisions mako robotics hip replacement

[@krishnamurarirai1577]

This is the😊 same excercise in of your videos

[@leannearker]

Thanks for these Will. I was not taught that second exercise and still have to work constantly on maintaining glute strength after having a fractured neck of femur pinned in 2012. I’m sure it will help me.

[@HT-Physio]

I hope it proves beneficial for you!

[@jonlanier_]

Whenever I sneeze it feels like someone has just stabbed in the front of my hip replacement. If I bend over... it doesn't hurt.

[@marclambert8596]

PLEASE WEAR NON-BLACK CLOTHING FOR BETTER VIDEO CLARITY. Your channel is one of the very best out there but is often limited by not being able clearly to see where exactly you are pointing or flexing/contracting due the black clothing. The white shirt and pillow today was great, thanks!

[@dinosemr8141]

💖❤️🙏❤️💖

[@tonymcgo]

I think its beyond obvious you need glute work if you see what the surgeons are doing on the videos. Im 6 wks in all good. Attacked glutes with self physio. Tried clam after 10 days and your body tells you hey I cant lift this, 2 weeks later after working on it --> very good.

[@joseenoel8093]

The rest of your body needs replacing too?

[@lahomaharrell3244]

Do anyone of you a limp

[@LIGIAVielmann]

NO ONE TALKS ABOUT,,, HOW AND WHY, DOES THE REPLACED HIP IS ""LONGER!!!"" WHY??? NOW WHAT????

[@gayehodges2452]

My PT showed me these exercises 15 years ago after my first (left) hip replacement. I'm not able to do the clamshell yet (following my right hip replacement three weeks ago), because i have a six week restriction on abduction exercises as there was some bone fracturing during surgery. But I will be doing these after my restrictions are over. I can do the bridge and buttocks squeezes until then.

[@gayehodges2452]

My PT showed me these exercises 15 years ago after my first (left) hip replacement. I'm not able to do the clamshell yet (following my right hip replacement three weeks ago), because i have a six week restriction on abduction exercises as there was some bone fracturing during surgery. But I will be doing these after my restrictions are over. I can do the bridge and buttocks squeezes until then.

[@HT-Physio]

I'm wishing you a smooth and successful recovery from your hip replacement - I hope my video proves helpful for when your restrictions are over and well done on the work you're currently doing :)

[@gayehodges2452]

My PT showed me these exercises 15 years ago after my first (left) hip replacement. I'm not able to do the clamshell yet (following my right hip replacement three weeks ago), because i have a six week restriction on abduction exercises as there was some bone fracturing during surgery. But I will be doing these after my restrictions are over. I can do the bridge and buttocks squeezes until then.

[@gayehodges2452]

My PT showed me these exercises 15 years ago after my first (left) hip replacement. I'm not able to do the clamshell yet (following my right hip replacement three weeks ago), because i have a six week restriction on abduction exercises as there was some bone fracturing during surgery. But I will be doing these after my restrictions are over. I can do the bridge and buttocks squeezes until then.