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Pre Surgery Physical Therapy

Posted by zimmerda @zimmerda, Mar 29 9:32am

What exercises have you done prior to THR to get ready for surgery?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 29 12:05pm

@zimmerda I'm glad you are preparing in advance! Being as strong as possible will help your recovery.
Here is a video that shows a good set of exercises to do:
https://www.heartlandorthopedics.com/about-us/patient-education/video-library/pre-operative-exercises-total-hip-replacement
In addition walking on land or in water and peddling a bicycle are helpful.

When is your surgery?

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zimmerda | @zimmerda | Mar 29 1:22pm
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@zimmerda I'm glad you are preparing in advance! Being as strong as possible will help your recovery.
Here is a video that shows a good set of exercises to do:
https://www.heartlandorthopedics.com/about-us/patient-education/video-library/pre-operative-exercises-total-hip-replacement
In addition walking on land or in water and peddling a bicycle are helpful.

When is your surgery?

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Thanks,
April 14th. Glad I have been doing some exercises. I figured it would help.

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