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Hip replacement recovery can be a difficult, but important journey that can restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve your overall quality of life. This collection of posts is tailored to support those going through hip replacement. Whether you’re navigating the early days of recovery or looking for long-term guidance, our resources provide expert advice and actionable insights to help you achieve a successful outcome. Explore our comprehensive content and take confident steps toward a healthier, more active life after hip replacement surgery.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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Recovering from back or hip surgery is difficult. The recovery can make even basic activities of daily living arduous tasks. One of these overlooked activities is… How do you put on pants after back or hip surgery? It can be a struggle to put on pants after surgery while trying to maintain your back and …
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Showering following a hip replacement can be daunting when attempting to follow all the hip precautions, stay safe from falls, and managing to get clean! I understand. I’ve worked with many patients who struggle with showering after a hip replacement. So, I wanted to put together a helpful post about the details for setting up …