Restoring independent mobility is a priority after hip surgery. Hip mobilisation reduces the risk of blood clots…
By Jill PringlePost-surgery hip mobilisation and the get home checklist
By Jill Pringle By Jill Pringle By Jill Pringle 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 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 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 Pringle3 months post-op: back to hip rehab to get off crutches
By Jill Pringle
This week it’s three months since I had my knee replacement. Turns out that quite a lot…
By Jill PringleA diary of ‘firsts’ for my two-month-old knee
By Jill Pringle
It’s been exactly two months since I had my right knee replaced, which is part of managing…
By Jill PringleThe knee-replacement rehab rollercoaster
By Jill Pringle
So today is four weeks since I had my total knee replacement! I had osteo-arthritis caused by…
By Jill PringleGetting my new knee moving: hydrotherapy
By Jill Pringle
Yesterday two really great things happened – I got into a pool and I slept. You all…
By Jill Pringle