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Yup, on the waiting list for a new hip here. Given up running, windsurfing and bigger mountain biking - anything that causes jarring / impact on the hip joint. More road / gravel cycling and lots of pain killers and just going a bit slower than normal, shorter walks using poles so I can still get out in the countryside
Definitely looking forward to getting to the top of the waiting list - hopefully only a couple more months
I fully disintegrated my patella tendon 2 years ago requiring poly-tape to keep it together, was told I had done a proper job 😀 . Anyway told impact sports will be out of the question, and two years on I still havent ran. It just doesnt like the impact, I am only just back riding now and even that has been a struggle. No jumps or drops for the foreseeable, but I am just happy to be back riding. I would emphasise what others say that to stick with physion but and build up all the surrounding musles so that it can cope better. Due to me not being focused enough I am playing catch up with this and still occasionally it gives way. Good luck to you.
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WindyG - the herniated disc? Where about is it? I had a crash 12ish years ago that borked a couple of discs in my neck (around shoulder height). Really uncomfortable, I had no idea how heavy my head was 🤣. I thought I’d never ride again. Shit, even sitting was painful. Lying down was my only relief. I’d did the physio (sadly I was at it daily, for years) but it’s not really an issue now. It’ll flare up if I’m stressed and the neck grapes return, but just a few of the exercises sorts me out fairly quickly.
Not sure how far down the spine yours is, but don’t give in, there’s bound to something that can help.
Beagle boy - kinda similar, loved boarding (skiing too) and promised I’d take my kids when they were older (school stuff meant scheduling was difficult). Eldest is done with education now so it’s on the cards.
Im asking for a second opinion here, do you think someone (regular footed) could board without toes on left foot? Oh and 2 toes missing on right foot? Or would skiing be a more sensible option?
Obviously the real sensible answer is no to both, but …. nah nah nah 🙉
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WindyG - the herniated disc? Where about is it? I had a crash 12ish years ago that borked a couple of discs in my neck (around shoulder height). Really uncomfortable, I had no idea how heavy my head was 🤣. I thought I’d never ride again. Shit, even sitting was painful. Lying down was my only relief. I’d did the physio (sadly I was at it daily, for years) but it’s not really an issue now. It’ll flare up if I’m stressed and the neck grapes return, but just a few of the exercises sorts me out fairly quickly.
Not sure how far down the spine yours is, but don’t give in, there’s bound to something that can help.
Can't remember exactly but lower back really painful, back to the docs this week
Got banned from bungee jumping and skydiving. It won’t be missed as I have never done nor intend to! I did however also get banned from picking my kids up and sneezing / coughing. Lucky for me that was only temporary until I had surgery.
I have been aware of my broken leg getting smaller and smaller over the past 4 weeks. loads of muscle wastage. i just didnt appreciate how much.
I weighed myself yesterday and i have lost 10kgs. Which is all muscle. Mildly devastating. But equally i know i can and will build it back.
But i can put some weight on it tomorrow (4 weeks since op) so hopefully that will give it a bit more use!
So if anyone wants to lose a bunch of weight... do nothing for 4 weeks 😀
Hmmm, I was told I wouldn't be able to MTB again or my life would be one of constant discomfort and pain, I wasn't married back then so I didn't really understand what that meant...
Anyway, that was 2011, I've spent more time riding post-injury than I did before and I'm pain free, was a long road to get here!
So, OP my plan would be to a) fully understand what's going to cause the arthritis, I assume it's something biomechanical that's going to put strain on that knee. b) once you're 100% healed up, spend some money on a physio or the like, one that specialises in Sports injuries and injury prevention. Tell them what the Dr told you, they might/likely be able to help you reduce the risk, and maybe give you more information on how likely it'll be. Enough to let you make an informed decision, not just "Doctors Orders".
Then you can decide, to not do it, train for this one-off Marathon or just carry on running whilst doing everything you can to avoid it.
Surgeons are great, but they often treat the x-ray not the patient and they're focus is on ensuring you continue to be a valuable member of society, not happy.
The w/kg gains might not be too good if he keeps pedalling in circles. My 'force' through each leg was 17% different about 3 months after breaking my hip and pelvis. Roll on a few weeks when back on the bike and it was 8% difference. Should be alot closer now.
I can see why I've been told no running - I now have damage to my hip socket, so running will only make it worse, as we aren't sure how 'smooth' it's healed. Cycling, won't as such, add much more damage. Certainly worth a chat with your specialist. My next appointment (6 month point) is coming up soon. We'll see what he says. My hip isn't holding me back doing what I want.
I know how you feel after re-injuring my knee playing football last year. At a bit of a loss not playing anymore (advice is football days are over and I tend to agree as it was such an innocuous incident I don't see how it wont happen again) but everything else should be ok in the long term. See how you go, just be mindful we have one body so if it hurts, stop.
@siscott85 - wise words! appreciated.
@fossy - how do you know the 'force' difference between each leg? A bike with a power meter?
Now i can put weight through it, its so tempting to jump on Zwift and do some zero resistance pedalling. I know i need to be patient though... easier said than done!
@v7fmp, I'm lucky I work at a Uni, and we have a physio clinic in our building with various movement kit (gait analysis etc) and the physio I booked to see got out the force plates. Tested me on the first visit after diagnosis, then one a few weeks later. You stand, one foot on each measuring plate, and the 'force' going through each leg as you do squats is transmitted to an app, so you can see the force as you do each squat as a graph, then it gives you the difference. Left and right legs were quite different at first.
He didn't hook me upto the 'mega bucks' tread mill or make me walk across the force measuring floor as I walked, with cameras monitoring my movement - would have been cool though.
Prior to these tests (once diagnosed), he had suggested I may have a hip socket fracture after spending an hour investigating what I thought was torn muscles after a 'crash on ice'.
Regarding Zwift, just jump on but set a low resistance to start, keep it spinning. Any uncomfortable pain, get off. I waited until the consultant said I could weight bear - I was less worried about the hip socket for cycling than the two fractures in my sit bone (pubic rami) due to that being weight bearing on the saddle.
At three months (after consultant said I could weight bear) I tried the turbo four times over a week and a half, no pain, so went for a 20 mile gravel ride - fine. Did another ride, OK, then did a 3 1/2 hour gravel ride. Again no problems other than lacking power in my left leg, so climbed sat down. Shattered next day. Did three more hour hour rides, and then went back to commuting 22 miles a day (three days a week) after probably 4 1/2 months. Strength has come back and I can climb OK out of the saddle, and in. No noticeable difference in leg power.
My only issue is the slight pain in my right shoulder from 3 months of crutch use, has manifested in torn rotator cuff and bicep tendons.
hey @fossy thanks for the detailed reply. That sounds pretty cool having access to that equipment. I wonder if i went private if i could have similar. would be good to know how much weaker the right leg is over the left.
Interesting about your experiences with Zwift and riding. I dont know much about the human body, so wonder how much strain is put on the bones, as i assume the muscle makes the power and the bones are what transfer it. So with the top of my shin bone being plated on one side, will that be under too much strain when pushing on the pedals? I cant imagine its more than my body weight on it?
I can officially start weight bearing tomorrow. But alas, whilst the physio at the hospital told me how to start, there wasnt advice/i forgot to ask, what the next stage would be. They said initial light pressure, most still being on the crutch. but how long do i do that for? a few days, then add weight, or weeks? My next appointment isnt for two weeks, so rather not waste anytime if i can do more. but equally dont wanna go to hard too soon and blow the leg up!
As i sit and type this, it all feels pretty good. but that could be false readings!
At 44 years young, i've never been in this position before, so many questions... no one to answer them!