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I find this expert spot hard t

Hard to point this out to patients in clinic.

And pointing out inconsistency is a bit 'lecture-y' 😕

Whether that's for the..

I want to spell it out to them that they had no (or v little) pain when they were consistently active. AND I try to frame it about their hip or knee pain. BUT it can across as a bit judgemental. It can sound like I'm saying 'You're LAZY!'

In short, I haven't yet cracked how to talk about this one. So.. perhaps 400+ people reading this can help me to refine the message..?!

'Cos I have to remind myself about this one most days.

Why's that?

Here's 4yrs of my Right Hip pain + function..

Early 2020s => Dips in my pain + function.

Last 2yrs => Fewer (and less painful) blips

(Oxford score is the measure of pain + function here)

And what do I put this down to..?

..is what I tell myself repeatedly.

AND like any treatment, we need to dose consistently. So, I tell myself these 7 words on a regular basis..

I (try to) get out early so I feel good for the rest of the day.

Get it done. And by not missing 2 consecutive days..

My hip has stayed (relatively) settled. 

A reminder that that fits with the current evidence..

And another nod to the real-life practicalities. 

Consistency is a simple message. 

BUT not easy to do.

These HIP + KNEE PAIN TOOLKITs go deep on..