Hip Replacement – EquipMeOT https://www.equipmeot.com Live Safely in Your Home Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:47:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.6 https://www.equipmeot.com/contents/uploads/2020/12/cropped-eot-favicon-32x32.png Hip Replacement – EquipMeOT https://www.equipmeot.com 32 32 How to Get In and Out of the Car after Hip Replacement https://www.equipmeot.com/transfer-in-out-car-after-hip-replacement/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:37:55 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=3132 Getting in and out of a car after a hip replacement can feel like navigating an obstacle course. Ensuring you move safely and avoid unnecessary strain on your healing hip is essential for a smooth recovery. Whether you’re heading to a follow-up appointment or simply enjoying a short outing, using safe techniques for car entry …

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]]> A Complete Guide to Lower Body Dressing After Hip Replacement Surgery https://www.equipmeot.com/dressing-after-hip-replacement-surgery/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:03:36 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=1943 Recovering from hip replacement surgery (or similar traumatic injury) comes with its challenges, especially when it comes to everyday tasks like getting dressed. While your mobility may be temporarily limited, dressing your lower body can be made much easier with the right strategies and tools. This guide will walk you through practical clothing recommendations, essential …

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]]> How to Sleep in a Recliner https://www.equipmeot.com/how-to-sleep-in-a-recliner/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:16:15 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=4156 If you’re sleeping in your recliner, you’re not alone. Many people find their recliner the most comfortable place to sleep. It’s common for people who are recovering from injuries, recuperating after surgery, or suffering from chronic acid reflux to sleep in their recliners. However, sleeping in a recliner comes with important safety considerations. Whether you’re …

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]]> A Guide to Selecting the Best Toilet Seat Riser https://www.equipmeot.com/guide-to-selecting-the-best-toilet-seat-riser/ Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:42:18 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=3972 Toilet seat risers make your bathroom safer if you or someone in your household needs assistance with toileting activities. Overwhelmed by the options? Intimated by installation? Unsure of what is best for your situation? Don’t worry! In this guide, I’ll discuss raised toilet seats and how you can pick the right setup. First, I’ll go …

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]]> How To Sleep After Hip Replacement https://www.equipmeot.com/how-to-sleep-after-hip-replacement/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:23:07 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=2452 Are you struggling to sleep following a hip replacement? Or are you preparing for a hip replacement (maybe double) and want to know some tips on how to sleep comfortably? You are not alone. Many people struggle to sleep after a hip replacement because of the pain or discomfort. But fear not, I have years …

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]]> How to Use a Toilet After Hip Replacement https://www.equipmeot.com/how-to-use-toilet-after-hip-replacement/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:55:53 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=1645 Are you or a loved one faced with a hip replacement? Wondering how to use a toilet after hip replacement surgery? This post will detail how to use a toilet after a hip replacement surgery. Specifically, we will cover the equipment needed, transfer technique, and hygiene considerations. A toilet “transfer”, as it is commonly known …

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]]> The Complete Guide to Shower Seating (2025) https://www.equipmeot.com/guide-shower-seating/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:23:11 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=1659 The freedom to bathe without fear, pain, or exhaustion is one of my highest priorities for every client I work with. In fact, as an Occupational Therapist, helping someone with complex challenges of bathing for the first time following a traumatic event or surgery is one of the fulfilling activities that I could accomplish. One …

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]]> How to Install a Bed Ladder | Bed Mobility Aid https://www.equipmeot.com/install-bed-ladder-bed-mobility-aid/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:22:54 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=1652 Do you struggle with bed mobility? Considering a bed mobility aid? You are not alone. Many of the patients, or their caregivers, that I have worked with struggle with bed mobility following a surgery or an injury. But you do not need expensive equipment or bed mobility aids. The bed ladder is a simple and …

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]]> How to Install a Clamp-On Raised Toilet Seat without Tools https://www.equipmeot.com/install-a-clamp-on-raised-toilet-seat-without-tools/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:00:03 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=1375 There are a wide variety of raised toilet seats and the clamp-on raised toilet seat is one of the more popular. Clamp-on style raised toilet seats are a popular way to install a raised toilet seat without the need for tools. Most clamp-on raised toilet seats will provide 4.5 inch/12 centimeter of rise, removable arm …

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]]> How to Install a Bidet with a Raised Toilet Seat https://www.equipmeot.com/how-to-install-a-bidet-with-raised-toilet-seat/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:59:38 +0000 https://www.equipmeot.com/?p=803 A simple bidet (like the Luxe Neo 120) can make a world of difference for improving thoroughness and accessibility of toilet hygiene. However, I recently received a request online on how to install a bidet with a raised toilet seat, a topic I have not addressed before. This was a great question. So, I wanted …

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