I might have been walking “wedding March” style with my walker before, but I took a half hour walk around the rehab center yesterday and made sure to walk like the physiotherapist demonstrated. By the way that was my longest walk ever while at the rehab center. The PTs here might be surprised when I tell them that. They take it a lot easier on me, just having me walk from almost one end of the PT room to the entrance, and then they have me sit down for a few minutes before taking that walk again.
I'm 8 days in after a hip replacement, I use the cane inside my apartment. I have begun using the walker up and down the hallway of my building. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Docs, I am getting closer to my surgery finally at least by February for first surgery, thanks for your helpful information. Have Merry Christmas!
Great introduction! Hope to see a video demonstrating the use of both for stairs and curbs! 😊 So many patients push to soon to go from the walker to the cane. Listen to the PT folks.
Drs guess what I am using topical cream. It's working but I still need surgery. I see the Dr. In 2 weeks. It will be interesting to see if it will work until seeing the surgeon. Again thank you. I feel better. ❤
I had hip labral surgery and was using a cane for awhile but I was walking very slow and could not keep up with others. I tried a rollerator and I move much faster. Is it ok to get this if I am 2 months post op?
I was seeing my primary care doctor yesterday for a pre-op check up before hip surgery in a few days and she commented on why I had the cane in my left hand my right hip was bad. I couldn't believe she wouldn't know that. Well, she's just primary care, not orthopedic, but still I would think she would know that. I demonstrated why you use the opposite side for the cane, the "tripod" effect. Of course with a good left hip and a totally worn out right hip the cane is useless in my right hand.
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I had my first knee replaced less than two weeks ago and this video really gave me the heads up for using a cane. Thank you!
Hi Elaine. Congratulations! So glad we could help in any way with your recovery. Ongoing good luck to you and thanks for watching.
I might have been walking “wedding March” style with my walker before, but I took a half hour walk around the rehab center yesterday and made sure to walk like the physiotherapist demonstrated. By the way that was my longest walk ever while at the rehab center. The PTs here might be surprised when I tell them that. They take it a lot easier on me, just having me walk from almost one end of the PT room to the entrance, and then they have me sit down for a few minutes before taking that walk again.
I'm 8 days in after a hip replacement, I use the cane inside my apartment. I have begun using the walker up and down the hallway of my building. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Docs, I am getting closer to my surgery finally at least by February for first surgery, thanks for your helpful information. Have Merry Christmas!
Hi Darelene. Very welcome. Good luck with your surgery and a very Merry Christmas to you too.
@@TalkingWithDocs I will e watching and rewatching. For new videos!
Great introduction! Hope to see a video demonstrating the use of both for stairs and curbs! 😊 So many patients push to soon to go from the walker to the cane. Listen to the PT folks.
Hi Denise. Yes stay on the walker for awhile. Thanks for your kind words and for watching!
You fellows are terrific! Thanks so very much!
Very very welcome Mary. Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I’d love instruction on correct cane use,thanks
Hi Phyllis. That video is coming. Thanks for watching.
Very interesting video docs! It’s very important to know how to use the proper walker or cane after knee or hip replacement surgery or before.
It sure is Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Love and appreciate your helpful videos.
Hi susan. That is very kind and we are glad to do whatever we can to make the path easier. All the best and thanks for watching.
Drs guess what I am using topical cream. It's working but I still need surgery. I see the Dr. In 2 weeks. It will be interesting to see if it will work until seeing the surgeon. Again thank you. I feel better. ❤
Thanks so much for the helpful video
Very welcome Vicki. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Wish you doctors were in Clarksburg, WV.
That’s nice to say. Thanks for watching and subscribing
How many days, months, prior to surgery do I do these?
Often 4-6 weeks
I'm four weeks healing ,better each day
Great video! 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Eliska.
I had hip labral surgery and was using a cane for awhile but I was walking very slow and could not keep up with others. I tried a rollerator and I move much faster. Is it ok to get this if I am 2 months post op?
Hi Ohana. Best to confirm with your surgeon. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
What about a double tkr? How soon can one get walking?
Usually right away with a walker
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks, I'm hoping all goes well the end of May.
I was seeing my primary care doctor yesterday for a pre-op check up before hip surgery in a few days and she commented on why I had the cane in my left hand my right hip was bad. I couldn't believe she wouldn't know that. Well, she's just primary care, not orthopedic, but still I would think she would know that. I demonstrated why you use the opposite side for the cane, the "tripod" effect. Of course with a good left hip and a totally worn out right hip the cane is useless in my right hand.
Hi Big Dam. Best of luck. Everyone is a bit different. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Do you think I could use a hiking pole instead of a cane?
Yes we think you could Cooper. Thanks for watching and subscribing
How does one use a walker if one leg is non weight bearing ?
Hi Howard. Using your arms mostly with one leg to land on. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Can I use alpine sticks instead - I can't stand the thought of a cane. My physio suggested crutches instead of that walker right after surgery...
Hi Kat59. Yes alpine sticks can work as long as it can plant safely on the floor. Good luck to you and thanks for watching.
@@TalkingWithDocs I'm practicing. The local Arthritis Society has a class!
Awesome 👌 thanks a ton .🥰❤
Very welcome Kiran. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Why have 2 wheels on the walker, as opposed to no wheels?
The wheels allow you to roll on easier Lorena. Thanks for watching and subscribing
What about using a walking stick instead of a cane?
Sure
What about using crutches, or a crutch?
Hi Dartox. Yes some people prefer that. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Thank you!! On a rainy day can I use an umbrella 🤣
Hi Barbara. We all can! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.