Exercise Guide for Hip Replacement Surgery

The exercises prescribed, and the pace of progressions recommended in the hip exercise booklet, are intended for patients with unilateral, primary hip replacement for osteoarthritis, with a postero-lateral incision approach.
These exercises may be suitable for patients with a different surgical approach, bilateral total hip replacements, revisions or for inflammatory conditions. However, progressions and recovery may be slower.
Some exercises will need to be modified to suit the individual patient by the
clinician. The exercises are designed to be prescribed by a physiotherapist