PT

I'm going to a new physical therapist, one recommended by a friend who's been doing PT his whole life due to cerebral palsy. I really like this guy, because he's professional, no-nonsense, he seems to know what he's doing, and he pushes me. The last therapist I had just talked the whole time.

He currently has me doing a dozen or so different stretches or exercises, a couple of sets of each, a couple of times per day, which takes a while--in fact, I haven't been able to find the time to do them as much as he would like me too. But it's helping nonetheless. I'm finally able to (start to) cross my leg, and I can walk almost normally. I sometimes limp, but more out of habit, and when I realize that I can even out my gait. I need to gain a bit more extension because my heel's coming up a little bit sooner than the other heel.

My hip got a good workout a week or so ago when we took the kids to a logging competition (like the kind you'd see on ESPN). I ended up standing for standing outside for three or four hours. My muscles were tired, but I didn't have that deep ache in my joint that I would have felt before surgery, which is a very hopeful sign.

I still have some significant limitations in flexion and rotation. I'm getting 90˚ flexion, but I'd like more, as it's still a bit awkward putting on shoes and socks. My rotation is improving, but it's uncomfortable crossing my leg. But every week my hip feels looser and more normal.

I think my hip's better now than it has since the surgeries began.