HIP REPLACEMENT EXERCISE GUIDE

Posted By admin • May 21, 2026

General Instructions

Regular exercise to restore strength and mobility to your hip and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery after hip replacement. This guide can help you better understand your exercise and activity program, supervised by your physical therapist and orthopaedic surgeon. To ensure your safe recovery, be sure to check with your therapist or surgeon before performing any of the exercises shown.

1) Ankle Pumps: Gently point toes up towards your nose and down towards the surface. Do both ankles at the same time or alternating feet. Perform throughout the day, 10 per hour while awake.

2) Quad Sets: Slowly tighten thigh muscles of legs, pushing knees down into the surface. Hold for 5 count. Look and feel for the muscle above the knee to contract. As strength improves, the heel should come slightly off the surface.

3) Gluteal Sets:  Squeeze the buttocks together as tightly as possible.Hold for 5 count. Patient can place hands on right and left gluteal (buttocks) area and feel for equal muscle contractions