I am in week one of my second hip replacement. This video was very enlightening, e.g., the (reason) why it is more effective to use a single-point cane v.s. four-point cane and handling the cane on the non-surgically repaired side of the body (I forgot). Answered the questions perfectly, so I was better prepared for my first visit with the physical therapist.
I'm glad I watched this,I had my walker way too high up after femoral rod hip surgery. It's so much easier to walk with it at the right height. I will go to a cane as soon as my limp goes away. Thank you for your very helpful video.
Same problem. Bought 1/2 kg hand weights and did 3 exercises. Hold weight at shoulder, straight up in air. Second one straight out in front. Third one curl down to waist (weight facing you). Do all exercises 10 times 3 times a day. Found it very very helpful.
Thank you guys for the very thoroughly "showing which hand should be holding the cane". The therapist at my pre-surgery PT class said the cane and walker move with the operated leg and I misunderstood that as meaning I had to have the cane on the same side as my operated hip. Thank you for showing the chef usage. Now I know that the cane is to be on the opposite hand of my operated hip. "Right" hip replacement means cane is held with my "Left" hand.
Thanks so much. l used cane for my injury leg which is left leg whenever l try to use right side l will not be able to put left leg down to move. What can I do to be using right side to walk?
I have a dilemma, on the left I have a painful bone on bone knee, on the right side I have a very painful hip, I really don't know what side to use it on?
At some point in this walking, pressure has to happen on the sore side. That can't happen yet. Cane is not helpful. 3 inch stride, balance with sore leg toe touch....with hop on good leg allows motion. Cane is badly in the way. The demonstrator has two good legs, so not useful at all.