tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698285720511215176.post6412464512784562872..comments2023-09-24T03:46:07.381-07:00Comments on Donna Phelan - Professional Triathlete: San Diego to Kona to Vail in 3 Weeks!Jay Prasuhnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585350218995634202noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698285720511215176.post-2451208833745027982012-12-27T19:24:10.292-08:002012-12-27T19:24:10.292-08:00"a brief compendium on nearly everything"..."a brief compendium on nearly everything", sorry for the delayed reply! The rehab process is 6-7 months I'm told, and I was running at 8weeks post-op. It's a gradual build up and a little different for me since I had back to back surgeries, but at 6 months and 4 months post-op, my hips feel better than ever, and having surgery was the best decision I could have ever made. Dr Philippon has had, I believe, 12-14 athletes go on to compete at the Olympics post surgery including Tyson Gay who won a silver medal in the men's 4 x 100 relay this past summer in London (and 4th in the individual 100m sprint)after having surgery in June, 2011.<br />My symptoms leading up to the MRI were actually related to TFL (Tensor Fascia Latae) tendonitis on the side of my hip, secondary to instability in my hip joint due to the torn labrum. I also had groin pain on/off for 3 years which I had thought was a groin injury but was also related to my torn labrum. Sitting for prolonged periods of time was also uncomfortable.<br />Hope that answers your Q's, and let me know if I can provide any other insight. It's been a 100% positive experience for me - not just for getting back to training painfree, but knowing that without the surgery, I would have had even bigger problems to deal with down the road.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415912959113668429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698285720511215176.post-39445819499686650752012-12-27T19:13:48.927-08:002012-12-27T19:13:48.927-08:00GoBigGreen, thanks for your comments and advice! M...GoBigGreen, thanks for your comments and advice! My glutes were asleep for quite some time, but thankfully they're waking up now!;) I definitely agree that doing a dynamic warm up helps to wake them up. Thanks for your message and have a great 2013!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415912959113668429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698285720511215176.post-14103647170200918272012-12-09T16:38:29.330-08:002012-12-09T16:38:29.330-08:00Hi Donna - I seem to be experiencing similar hip i...Hi Donna - I seem to be experiencing similar hip issues that you went through, and also working thru the decision process as to whether to keep racing or have the surgery. I have decided to give Ironman's a break but want to to keep racing/running. What did your surgeon tell you the time frame to be back racing all out would be? and, if you don't mind, what were the key symptoms you had that lead you to the MRI etc?<br />Thanks from a Toronto triathlete!!"a brief compendium on nearly everything"https://www.blogger.com/profile/15684863895906892463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698285720511215176.post-9511542954540595182012-11-10T10:05:31.422-08:002012-11-10T10:05:31.422-08:00hey donna. I am also a PT and I love your patience...hey donna. I am also a PT and I love your patience and dedication to your recovery. You likely know this but what has helped me a ton " to wake up my glutes" is doing a pretty comprehensive dynamic warm up before each run. Good luck i hope you have a great return to your sport!GoBigGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733710492405707464noreply@blogger.com