OOPS! Completely forgot to update my blog last week. Sorry!!! I've been super busy with work. And also getting back to training! So last week, I tried my first group class since my first surgery at the gym I used to train. I was a little anxious as I didn't know what to expect, and I was a little afraid that I wouldn't feel ready to be there. My husband and my friend Kim came as well, and it was their first time ever! It went super well. I knew I had to respect my limitations (which includes no plyometrics, or cutting) and pay close attention to how my hip reacted. I made sure to modify all the things that would go against my rules...for example, instead of doing jumping jacks I did core work instead. I'm still doing private sessions once a week, and last week we tried new things like 65lbs deadlifts and elastic assisted pull ups. Hit the group session tonight again! When I arrived, I could hear the previous group saying how TOUGH it was, how they had trouble walking and holding their arms up. I was a bit worried...worried it would be too intense for my hip...but I reminded myself that I simply need to go at my own pace and adapt things if needed. So the circuit tonight was: 15 reps + 5 burpees at every station, 4:30 per station, no breaks in between. The great news is that my PT gave me the OK to "jump" down into pushup position, and then back up to get on my feet (no jump once fully extended though) so I was able to do this setup! I modified two stations: - Supposed to do hurdle jumps - changed to backward alternating lunge - Supposed to do V Crunches - changed to different core work V crunches (and any dynamic flexion-extension movement at the hip) causes snapping and it really doesn't feel great...so I'm still avoiding this at all costs. Not sure what it is...probably the tendon going over the bony prominence. I just hope eventually this goes away so I have no limitations! So in general, my right hip has been doing well. I've been dealing with barely any pain. On the weekend, I went to see two music shows - both were standing - and it almost felt normal. My main problem is lacking endurance...so after a while I had to move. I'm still dealing with some anterior tightness, especially when I walk a lot.
My left though. My left :( I feel it has considerably gotten worse. I now deal with so much tightness after barely doing anything. It's been painful (3/10) almost everyday. My PT isn't too concerned right now. He said that objectively, there isn't any reason to jump on surgery at this point. We just started treating the left. I also have exercises to strengthen my glutes on that side...and have to make sure to stretch diligently. He reminded me that my left has compensated a lot during my entire recovery...and since my right will take up to a year to get close to 80-90%, my left will be working overtime. So the plan right now is to treat the left in physical therapy. Strengthen. For me to work weddings during the entire season, get back in the gym and see how things will go. I hate not knowing what is coming. Blah. I will also talk about it with Dr. Nho in three weeks. He did confirm a labral tear and FAI on that side...but this doesn't mean I should jump on the surgery train right away. Anyway, I should go to bed...I'm exhausted from tonight's workout! I hope y'all hips are doing good! xoxo
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AuthorMy name is Marie-Christine. I'm 34 years old and live in Montreal, QC, Canada. I have had two failed hip scopes on my right hip to do undiagnosed hip dysplasia. My amazing surgeon, who is in Quebec City, performed periacetabular osteotomy in November 2017. He also did one left hip scope (non dysplastic) in February 2017. Archives
May 2018
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