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21/05/2022

Don't get overwhelmed trying to track every aspect of your hip replacement recovery. 😭

My patients too had such overwhelm until I designed these for them. 😍

Want a copy too? https://ugophysihealth.com/complete-thr-recovery-planner-kit/

Instant digital download in high-resolution PDFs sized in A4 size, US letter size, and A5 size, the ideal size to slot into your journal.

This includes the following PDF sheets:
Daily Planner – meal plan, medication tracker, daily exercise tracker, water intake tracker, and mood tracker.
Weekly Meal Planner
Monthly Exercise Tracker
Sleep Tracker
Monthly Goal Planner
Monthly Water Intake Tracker
Monthly Pain Tracker
Monthly Mood Tracker
Monthly Exercise Rahab Adherence Tracker
Monthly Walking Log – track your steps, asymmetry, and steadiness
Monthly self-care plan
30 days self-care challenge
30 days Challenge to prevent constipation (post-surgery).
Grab your copy NOW and rest easy knowing you're tracking every aspect of your hip replacement recovery.

16/05/2022

Hi! and Welcome. I’m Ugo
Chartered Physiotherapist MSc. Gait Rehab Coach.

One thing that brightens up my day is when I see my hip replacement patients walk without a limp. The limp is gone forever.

They have accomplished their goal. They are walking without a limp. And you would never guess they had their hip replaced.

They’re fitter, stronger, braver, and looking forward to the next chapter of their life.

That’s really a good day.



I’ve been a physiotherapist for almost 20 years based in the UK. I’ve worked in the NHS, private hospital, and private clinics. And I have created and mastered a uniquely simple way of helping my hip replacement patients lose the limp. No pain but a bit of sweat! 😁

Sounds like something you need help with too?

To walk without a limp. To chase the grandkids or keep up with the kids. To go for long walks. To return to work. Or hop on your bike again.

It doesn’t matter if you’re on 2 crutches, a walker, or a cane. As long as you have the all-clear from your surgeon, let’s make your dreams happen too.

DM the words 'LIMPING' to get more details.

Speak soon.

16/05/2022

Morning peeps!

For those of you worried to get back to the gym, the answer is, Yes! it's safe. to go to the gym after hip replacement.

Some of you might have restrictions in place so rowing for example might be delayed until you have the green light.

But yes, it is safe to return to the gym. Not immediately though. Get other exercises going first like hip active exercises, resistance exercises using elastic bands, walking, and walking unaided. Build up strength and give the new hip joint time to settle.

Not all exercises are encouraged though e.g. running, which reduces the shelf life of your hip, or martial arts (high-impact) and wrestling.

Be safe and keep going👏!

What are you up to this week at the gym (home gym/outdoor gym/garden gym)? 😀

12/05/2022

Have you checked in the mirror recently and saw that the operated hip buttock is smaller than the other?

Why?
Your gluteal muscles have shrunk. The gluteal muscles do two major things, they keep you standing (hip extension) and they take your leg outwards (hip abduction).
Shrinking occurs due to underuse.
Your body is so efficient that if you don’t use it you lose it.
Most people suffered from osteoarthritis before they had THR. Sadly, two of the ill-effect of osteoarthritis are muscle weakness and limited range of motion (ROM). If you stop moving the leg outwards which tends to happen with osteoarthritis, then the muscles weaken and shrink.
And depending on the amount of shrinkage, it might become obvious when you look in the mirror.
But do not despair, one exercise that really helps is the bridge.
You can do it on your bed before you get out of bed or on a mat.
Aim to hold for 20 seconds, repeat 5 -10 times, twice daily.
Then progress using an elastic band.
Then progress with increasing your rep or using the more resistant elastic band.
Do you think your bum check is smaller than the other? Which side?