It’s two weeks now since I came home from hospital after my hip revision surgery (all due…
By Jill PringleHip revision precaution height: managing at home post-surgery
By Jill Pringle By Jill Pringle By Jill Pringle By Jill PringlePost-surgery hip mobilisation and the get home checklist
By Jill Pringle
Restoring independent mobility is a priority after hip surgery. Hip mobilisation reduces the risk of blood clots…
By Jill PringleHip Revision Surgery: my first day and night in hospital
By Jill Pringle
I had my total hip revision surgery just over 1 week ago. It’s been a full-on week…
By Jill PringleMobility aids from the Tip! Getting my home ready for hip surgery
By Jill Pringle
Over the last few weeks I’ve been readying myself, and my home, for reduced mobility, post surgery….
By Jill PringleTime for a refit. Hip revision surgery and DDH
By Jill Pringle
22 years since my hip replacement due to hip dysplasia and it’s time for a full hip revision surgery, which means…
By Jill PringleLearning to live with less mobility: hip dysplasia and surgery
By Jill Pringle
I can’t believe it’s been more than a year since my knee replacement. And if I’m honest,…
By Jill Pringle“Still on crutches?!” 9½ months post knee-replacement with hip dysplasia
By Jill Pringle
Well, intermittently, the answer is “yes”. I’m still on crutches and yes, it’s annoying me! I find…
By Jill PringleCamping, Singing, Walking. Doing things I love with and without crutches.
By Jill Pringle
So this weekend I took my new knee camping! I love being outdoors but I have to…
By Jill PringleMind the gap, find the gap! Trains, parking and the social model of disability.
By Jill Pringle
In the last two weeks I have taken my first train journey and my first solo drive…
By Jill PringleLeg-length discrepancy – a DDH journey of shoes & surgery
By Jill Pringle
Owing to my hip dysplasia and somewhat ‘wonky’ pelvis, my legs have always been different lengths. But…
By Jill Pringle