My Hip Replacement Journey Part 3: Initial Diagnosis and Decision

Hip replacement surgur

In my last post, the pain, weakness and lack of mobility in my hip wasn’t getting better. In fact, it was continuing to slowly get worse, as much as I didn’t want to admit it to myself.  In October 2023, I went to Sardinia to play in a 4-day beach ultimate tournament. It was a … Read more

My Hip Replacement Journey Part 2: Increasing Pain, Decreasing Performance

Hip replacement surgur

My left hip has been a little tighter than my right for years. I first noticed it when I started taking strength training more seriously, about ten years ago. I wanted to train like an athlete to stem the tide of nagging injuries that were keeping me off the ultimate frisbee field.  And it worked! … Read more

My Hip Replacement Journey Part 1: A Brain-Based Trainer’s Story of Acceptance, Preparation, and Recovery

Hip replacement surgur

Before I became a personal trainer, I always thought that trainers (or yoga instructors, physical therapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, etc) were super healthy, in the best shape, and never got injured or suffered from pain because they knew so much about taking care of their bodies, and did all the things that you’re supposed to … Read more

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