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Originally Posted by Cherie6446  The rehab was to build up the muscle in the thigh area. The leg will swing freely until that muscle gets stronger. As to the whining and crying that is why I am glad the surgeon kept her for 5 days at their home. It is hard to deal with their pain. The walk/hop start slowly and add a minute each day. This is a long process but very necessary and it is done at home not at a rehab center. I was given instructions and the dr's nurse (rehab nurse) was on call all the time. Hope we never have to do the other side. |
Thanks so much for your advice!! I am going to start a little walking with her today in our family room. Great advice. I am hoping and praying we never have to have the other hip done also.