Hip Arthroscopy Rehab: The First Month Post-Op Acetabular labral tears are reported to be a major cause of hip dysfunction in young to middle-age patients and a primary precursor to hip osteoarthritis. The management of hip injuries in the athletic population “…has rapidly evolved over the past decade with our improved understanding of mechanical hip pathology.” (Lynch et al., 2013) Medical and … [Read more...] about Hip Arthroscopy Rehab: The First Month Post-Op
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Days 28-34: New Pain Leads to New Discovery (and Progress!)
4+ Weeks Post-Op: New Pain Leads to New Discovery (and Progress!) Hip Labrum Rehab Post 1: Day 1 Post-Op Recovery Post 2: Day 2 Post-Op Recovery Post 3: Days 4-5 Post-Op Recovery Post 4: Day 6 HLI Rehab Post 5: Day 7 HLI Rehab: Mantras and Edema Management Post 6: Day 10 Slow & Steady: The Yoga of Hip Labral Rehab Post 7: Days 11-19: A Turning Point Hip Preservation … [Read more...] about Days 28-34: New Pain Leads to New Discovery (and Progress!)
Post-Op Days 19-27: Hip Labrum Rehab Milestones
Post-Op Days 19-27: Hip Labrum Rehab Milestones (Post 8) This post is dedicated to Barbara Rabin PT, ATC, PYT-C. I could not have made it through this third week without her (more than) full-time assistance. If you have missed the other posts in the series, catch them here: Post 1: Day 1 Post-Op Recovery Post 2: Day 2 Post-Op Recovery Post 3: Days 4-5 Post-Op Recovery Post 4: Day 6 … [Read more...] about Post-Op Days 19-27: Hip Labrum Rehab Milestones
HLI Q&A Series: When can return to clinical practice after surgery?
When can I return to clinical practice after surgery? Question from Lane: Hi Ginger, I am an orthopedic PT scheduled for upcoming hip preservation/reconstruction. I came across your blogs in my scholarly and subjective research, they have been very helpful so far. I had a few questions for you regarding undergoing the procedure as a PT. First, my surgeon has suggested my time off work will be … [Read more...] about HLI Q&A Series: When can return to clinical practice after surgery?
Day 10 Slow & Steady: The Yoga of Hip Labral Rehab
Day 10 Slow & Steady: The Yoga of Hip Labral Rehab If you have missed the other posts in the series, catch them here: Post 1: Day 1 Post-Op Recovery Post 2: Day 2 Post-Op Recovery Post 3: Days 4-5 Post-Op Recovery Post 4: Day 6 HLI Rehab Post 5: Day 7 HLI Rehab: Mantras and Edema Management Recovery is steady, but rehab is slow. Loyal to biopsychosocial yogic … [Read more...] about Day 10 Slow & Steady: The Yoga of Hip Labral Rehab
Hip Labrum Q&A: Troubleshooting Painful and Frustrating Clicking Psoas
Hip Labrum Q&A – Troubleshooting Painful and Frustrating Clicking Psoas Question from Amy: I’m feeling frustrated. I noticed a little bit of snapping in my groin since surgery, depending on how I move. It's some of the same snapping I had before surgery. I know it's not the joint because it's a different feel. Not the thud pop the joint makes. It feels like something in the groin is rolling … [Read more...] about Hip Labrum Q&A: Troubleshooting Painful and Frustrating Clicking Psoas
Post Surgical Musings, Days 4-5 (Post 3)
Post Surgical Musings, Days 4-5 (Post 3) Post-Op Day 4 Today is post-operative day 4 for hip preservation (ahem: reconstruction) surgery. If you missed my first posts, find them here: Day 1 Post-Op Recovery Day 2 Post-Op Recovery Hip precautions and movement limitations are quite intense – so focus on other parts of the yogic biopsychosocial (BPS) model are necessary. This means … [Read more...] about Post Surgical Musings, Days 4-5 (Post 3)
Hip Labrum Postsurgical Musings, Post 2
If you missed Post 1, Read Resurfacing after Hip Labral Surgery, Post 1 Hip Labrum Postsurgical Musings, Post 2 Day 1: The surgeon found more than either the CT (with 3D MRI-assisted reconstruction) or the MRA showed. Let the record state: I am not surprised. At all. A bloody joint (synovitis), two areas of impingement (CAM FAI and AIIS on the femoral head and ilia, respectively), capsular … [Read more...] about Hip Labrum Postsurgical Musings, Post 2
Hip Labral Q&A: How long does recovery take after surgery?
Hip Labral Q&A: How long does recovery take after surgery? This question was when I was a mere 4 months post-surgical. Q: How long does recovery take after surgery? A: Spoiler alert: Specialized "hippie" PT (aka physical therapy for hip preservation surgery) is still as important at 4 months post-op as it is in the immediate/acute post-op phase. I'm coming up on four months post-surgical … [Read more...] about Hip Labral Q&A: How long does recovery take after surgery?
Hip Labrum Postsurgical Musings, Post 2
If you missed Post 1, Read Resurfacing after Hip Labral Surgery, Post 1 Here we go, Day 1: The surgeon found more than either the CT (with 3D MRI-assisted reconstruction) or the MRA showed. Let the record state: I am not surprised at all. A bloody joint (synovitis), two areas of impingement (CAM FAI and AIIS on the femoral head and ilia, respectively), capsular repair, and a labral tear and … [Read more...] about Hip Labrum Postsurgical Musings, Post 2
