When you create an exercise routine after your hip replacement surgery, you will be expediting healing and successful recovery. Deciding which kind of routine you will implement is very important. To do this, you will need to work with your physical therapist and doctor to develop a plan that is right for your needs.
Instructions
Set Up an Exercise Plan
1. Talk with your doctor and physical therapist before the surgery to create an exercise routine you should do after your surgery. They will provide a list of approved exercises for your routine.
2. Practice these exercises before the surgery. Strengthen the leg and hip areas as much as possible to speed recovery.
3. Determine when you are ready to begin exercise after your surgery, but don't delay. In some cases, your physical therapist may have you begin exercises the day of the surgery.
4. Work through your exercises with a physical therapist once or twice a week after your surgery, as directed. She can recommend other exercises to add to your list as you recover and can also monitor that you are performing them correctly.
Try Some of These Exercises
5. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended in front of you. Slide your heel towards your body and then extend your leg to the flat position and relax. Repeat this as many times as your physical therapist requests.
6. Sit on a hard backed chair and lift your leg out in front of you. Hold for a moment and then release to the normal relaxed position with your foot flat on the floor.
7. Lie on your back with your legs extended in front of you. Lift your toes toward the sky and then point them downwards.
8. Lie on your back with your legs extended in front of you. Tighten your thigh and press your knee downwards. Hold this for a few moments and then relax and repeat.
9. Place a pillow or towel underneath your knee. Lift your heel so that it is parallel with the surface beneath you. Hold a moment and then relax.
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