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What exercises help recovery & strength after hip replacement?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 20, 2022 | Replies (71)Comment receiving replies
I had total hip replacement last week. I'm in a lot of pain when I try to move that leg. I had anterior surgery. I can walk slightly with a walker but have serious pain when I try to bend the knee upwards, or raise the leg to get in or out of bed. And when I try to walk, even though I try to walk a little each day. I am starting PT soon but wonder what exercises should I/could I be doing to help heal. I hope the PT will offer me some good advice, but frankly, I've not been too thrilled with the aftercare. Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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I already looked at their youtube and did not find it helpful except for one point they gave about moving or not moving the leg. I need gentler exercises. Having trouble.
How long did it take you to get better after total hip replacement? That's the question.
Yoga teachers that special in people that have had procedure can give you also right ones for your condition
I found one local
She keeps me flexiable without cause any issues with my fusion
@cindiwass, congrats on the new hip. One week post surgery isn't very long. Ice, ice, ice. You ask a great question about exercise and rehab after hip replacement surgery. In addition to the helpful comments you already got from @maryvanessa and @viatroy7, I'd like to tag fellow THR-ers @macrdo @jojo58 @nat0430 @helennicola @novelnana to share their experiences.
What were your favorite exercises? Which ones are you especially glad you did (even if you didn't like them)? And what motivated you to keep up with working on your mobility?
Hey Cindi - get in touch with your surgeon's office and have them schedule time for you with a PT. I haven't had my hips replaced but did with both knees. Immediate post-op pain is normal. For my knees, the first week was hardest. Stick to the rehab exercises you do with the PT, and do them at home. Have the PT give you printouts of what exercises to do and how often.
You're gonna be fine!
Joe
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Check out Bob and Brad on YouTube. They go thru a series of post-surgical exercises for after hip replacement.