Not all patients need to comply with these restrictions as they differ with the incision location and type of hip prosthetic used.
Exercises after total hip replacement.
You will start the following exercise program very soon after your surgery.
Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise for 20 to 30 minutes 2 or 3 times a day during your early recovery.
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.
In the long term it s safe to go back to most if not all kinds of exercise after a total hip replacement.
Hip replacements are becoming more common at younger ages as people are staying active longer.
After a total hip replacement with a posterior incision three movements should be avoided to prevent the dislocation of the hip prosthesis.