Total hip replacement home exercise program

Exercise is very important following hip replacement surgery. You will need to exercise at least two times a day to get your new hip in good working order. Do the following exercises twice a day lying on a firm surface. Do only the exercises marked by your therapist. Begin with ____ repetitions and increase to ____ repetitions as tolerated. Remember not to hold your breath while exercising. . Short Arc Quads: !ie on your back with a rolled up towel or pillow under your knee. "lowly straighten knee and lift your heel off the bed while maintaining contact with the towel roll. #old for a count of $% then lower gently.

&. Heel Slides: !ie on your back with legs straight. Bend your knee by sliding your heel toward your buttocks as far as possible. "traighten% relax and repeat.

3. Knee Extension/Flexion (Sitting): Sitting on a firm chair, straighten knee. Hold 5 counts. Slowly bend knee as far as possible. Hold 5 counts. Relax. Repeat.

'. Hip Abduction: !ie on your back with your legs straight. "lowly slide your leg out to the side and then back in. RE(E(BER )) do not slide your leg too far inward*

$. Ankle Pumps: +ith your legs straight% bend your feet up toward your face and then point your feet away from your face.

,. Quad Sets: !ie on your back with your knees straight. -ighten up the top of your thighs by pressing the back of your knees into the bed. #old the contraction for a count of $. Relax. Repeat.

.. Gluteal Sets: !ie on your back with your legs straight. "/uee0e your buttocks together. #old for $ counts. Relax. Repeat.