Re: Hip tendon, and also Feels like walking on a stump

[Guest guest]

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> Also: I had a hip resurfacing in Sept 07 (on the same side) and

> there's a tendon in my groin that causes me more pain than the knee

> does. I ride a stationary bike to help with both knee and hip, and

> walk a bit, and do chores round the house and yard, but this tendon

> pain is something i am not seeing improve. Anyone have any super

tips

> on exercises to help? Or has anyone had advice on other techniques?

>

I had TKRs on both knees, left on 8/7/08 and right on 9/25/08. The

pain was increasing in my right knee, even though my

physical therapy sessions indicated ever-improving ROM and flexion.

My doctor said I had developed tendonitis, so he prescribed four

additional weeks of PT, however more geared to healing the

tendonitis. Improvement has been slow, but constant.

Have you seen your surgeon about the tendon pain you are

experiencing?

And if so, can he prescribe some PT to address your pain? Although

you are doing the bike, yard work, household chores, etc., you may be

moving your hips/knees in ways that cause more inflamation. You

may need additional PT. If your insurance will no longer pay for

PT, then your doctor should have exercises for you to do at home,

however it's a bit scarey to be totally on your own with excercises

since healing depends on very specific positioning, as I'm sure

you're aware.

Best of luck! I hope you're feeling better ... even as " we speak. "

Patty

[Guest guest]

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> Have you seen your surgeon about the tendon pain you are

> experiencing?

> And if so, can he prescribe some PT to address your pain? Although

> you are doing the bike, yard work, household chores, etc., you may be

> moving your hips/knees in ways that cause more inflamation. You

> may need additional PT.

Hmm, yes, that's what I am thinking too. I will see my doctor (here in

the UK we have to be referred to the consultants by our local general

practitioner) and ask about PT. Thinking back, I fell twice on my

tailbone when I was about 13 (due to horrible shoes - the heels

skidded on smooth floors and the vamps bit into my instep, but they

were all my Mum could afford) and I'm sure I fractured something.

Though Mum didn't take me to see the doctor back then, I think I have

probably moved differently to compensate, for the last 43 years!

Certainly when I've been trying to build up the gluteal muscles

recently with Pilates-type exercises, they pull against that tail bone

and it still hurts... that lack of muscle could be why my hip gave out

in the first place.

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> Best of luck! I hope you're feeling better ... even as " we speak. "

Thanks Patty!