Total Hip Replacement

Exercises when lying down.

Static quadriceps: Tense thigh muscles, relax, tense again, and stop. Ankle exercises: Move your foot up and down to get the blood circulating.

Buttock squeeze: Lay on your back, legs stretched out, squeeze buttocks, hold for 3 seconds, relax, and stop.

Straight leg lifts: Lift tightening quadriceps, hold for 10 seconds, then lower, stop.

Hip abduction: Lay on your side, body straight, and lift leg slowly, toes turned in, hold, and lower slowly.

Hip extension: Lay on front, support upper body, hips, flat. Alternatively raise bad leg and good legs with knees straight.

These exercises can be done in-groups of 15 repetitions 2 to 3 times a day.

Exercises when sitting up.

Knee extension: Sit on a chair with back straight, lift painful leg, straighten, hold and slowly lower.

Knee flexion: Sit with thigh supported, place good leg behind bad. Pull bad leg back again good leg and resist.

Walking is also recommended.

These exercises can be done in-groups of 15 repetitions 2 to 3 times a day.

Some Helpful Hints

Follow our advice on using crutches or a cane to keep weight off your hip as it heals. Since your balance may be off, for the first couple of weeks, use handrails and wear low shoes for your safety.

Caring for Your Hip

Your hip prosthesis is a result of years of research. But like any other device, your new hip's life span depends on how you care for it. In your follow-up visits after surgery, we will follow your progress and answer any questions you may have about caring for this new hip.