Education and Instruction on Pre-op Exercises and Expectations: Prospective joint replacement candidates will participate in pre-op education individually or class setting which includes instruction in: • Home safety • Equipment recommendations • Pre-surgical LE exercises • Post-op pain expectations

Exercises such as heel and toe lifts, standing hip abduction, shallow squats, and low-impact aerobic can help aid recovery from a anterior hip replacement surgery.

This illustrated guide includes exercises and activities designed to restore strength and mobility to your hip following total hip replacement.

Home Exercise Program below is to be completed starting 2-3 days after surgery about 2-3x/day as tolerated. Exercise 1: Strengthening Hip Abduction Standing on nonsurgical leg; lift surgical leg sideways, be careful not to rotate leg outwards.

Our goal is for you to exercise frequently throughout the day for short amounts of time. 1. Ankle Pumps. Lie on your back with straight. Gently bend and. your leg straighten your ankle. Be sure to move through your full range of motion (go as far as you can). 2. Bilateral Knee Rolling.

Apply ice to your incision area for 20 to 30 minutes after exercising to help lessen discomfort. A heating pad should not be used without your surgeon’s approval. Standing hip flexion. Action: With hands on counter for balance, raise knee towards your waist, allowing knee to bend. Slowly return leg to starting position.

A comprehensive overview of your experience before, during, and after surgery. Follow these videos to safely strengthen your muscles and to maintain mobility. Simple tips for everyday activities to get you back doing the things you love.

Exercises to be done before, during and after your hospital stay. Perform only those exercises indicated by your physical therapist. For all exercises, perform 20 repetitions slowly. 1. Ankle Pumps. Gently point toes up towards your nose and down towards the surface. Do both ankles at the same time or alternating feet.

Mar 14, 2021 · These exercise programmes are intended as a guide to prepare patients for surgery and help them rehabilitate after a minimally invasive, direct anterior approach, muscle sparing, hip replacement undertaken by Professor Richard Field.

Lie on your back with a firm cushion, towel or pillow under your operative hip’s knee. Raise your heel of of the surface until your knee is straight. Hold for 3 seconds and slowly lower. Repeat 10 times, 3 times per day. Lie on your back on the bed with your legs straight with your legs together.