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Having a Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery
Before your surgery
Equipment you'll need
Exercises before surgery – Phase 1 exercises
Day of surgery
After your surgery
Going home
Moving around and caring for yourself
Personal care
Chores
Getting around
When to get medical help
Exercise, sports, and other activities
Exercises to help you recover – Phase 2 exercises
Activities and sports
Safe sex positions
Resources
These exercises will help you build strength before your surgery. Do these exercises now and keep doing them after surgery until your healthcare team lets you know when to start phase 2 Exercises. Exercise will help your surgery be successful and help you get back to normal, everyday living.
After your surgery, do the foot and ankle exercises every hour.
Exercise 1 – Ankles
You can also do this exercise sitting in a chair.
Exercise 2 – Thighs and backside
Exercise 3 – Thighs and hips
Exercise 4 – Legs and hips
Exercise 5 – Front thighs
Exercise 6 – Stomach muscles
Exercise 1 – Front thighs
Exercise 2 – Legs
Exercise 3 – Arms and shoulders
Stand up straight, pull your belly button to your spine, and tighten the muscles in your backside when you do these exercises.
Exercise 1 – Legs and hips
Exercise 2 – Legs and hips
Exercise 3 – Knee lift
Exercise 4 – Back thighs
Exercise 5 – Front thighs and backside
For more information on physiotherapy services in Alberta go to Physiotherapy Services.
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