Anterior Hip

Home Exercise ProgramCongratulations on successfully completing your hip replacement surgery.You have invested much time and energy into your rehabilitation and now need to continue yourefforts to further improve the strength in your new hip. Walking is a crucial part of yourrehabilitation. It is important to walk as much as you can around your home. On nice weatherdays it is encouraged to walk outside with your assistive device and a companion. Remember tojudge your distances and save energy for your return trip. Take a cell phone as a precaution.The following exercises will increase your strength and flexibility. Your physical therapist willprovide instructions on these exercises while you are at the hospital. Upon discharge from thehospital, you should perform these exercises 3 times a day, starting with 10 repetitions andworking up to 20 repetitions each. It is important to remember to breathe steadily throughoutall your exercises.