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Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your hip and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery after total hip replacement. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for 20 to 30 minutes a day, or even 2 to 3 times daily during your early recovery.
This protocol applies to the standard total hip arthroplasty/hemiarthroplasty and hip resurfacing. In a revision total hip arthroplasty, or in cases where there is more connective tissue involvement or bone grafting, Phase I and II should be progressed more cautiously to ensure adequate healing.
Total Hip Replacement (THR), or Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), is a procedure that removes damaged bone and cartilage and replaces it with prosthetic components. THR is one of the most cost-effective and consistently successful orthopaedic surgeries.
enance program for lifelong protection and health of your hips and thighs. Performing the exercises two to three days. Getting Started _____________________________________________________________________ Warm up: Before doing the following exercises, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of low impact activity, like walking or riding a stationary bicycle.
Assistive Devices: Use ambulation devices (cane, walker, quad cane) as instructed by physical therapy. “Reacher” and “grabber” devices to be used for retrieving objects on floor or assist with socks or stockings.
physical therapy in the acute phase following elective lower limb arthroplasty produces favorable outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis examining allied health service models.
This hip rehabilitation exercise program focuses on strengthening the muscles that support your hip to help keep your hip joint stable. Keeping these muscles strong can relieve pain and prevent further injury.
