7 Effective Hip Replacement Recovery Exercises

If you’ve had a hip replacement and are looking for some rehabilitation exercises that you can do at home, specialist physio Pam Mcelhone shares her top hip replacement rehabilitation exercise that you can do at home. -- LINKS -- - For more information on hip replacement surgery visit - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/treatments/hip-replacement-surgery - To search for a consultant near you - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/find-an-appointment – CHAPTERS -- 00:00 - 00:45 - Introduction 00:45 - 01:27 - Pain and the importance of exercise 01:27 - 02:42 - Exercises laying down 02:42 - 03:38 - Exercises standing up 03:38 - 05:48 - Recovery timeline 05:48 - 06:47 - Outro The importance of movement following your hip replacement For most people, the main worry when thinking about surgery is whether it’s going to be painful. The reality is that directly following your hip replacement, pain can be very uncomfortable, but it will be different from the chronic joint pain you were experiencing before surgery. It’s important to know the pain is expected and not harmful; don’t let it stop you mobilising otherwise your recovery will be slower. You will have painkillers prescribed to make you comfortable so please don’t worry! EXERCISES LAYING DOWN Exercise 1 – Ankle Circles Ankle circles to help with circulation and swelling Exercise 2 – Buttock Clenches Buttock clenches to activate your muscles, hold for 3 seconds Exercise 3 – Heel Ups Lying on your back, sliding your heel up the bed towards your bottom to bend your hip. Exercise 4 – Heel Out To The Side Sliding your heel out to the side away from your body STANDING EXERCISES Exercise 5 – Knee raises Whilst standing, raise your knee up to a 90 degree angle. Exercise 6 – Hip abduction Whilst holding on to something, move your leg straight out to the side. Exercise 7 – Hip extension Whilst holding on to something, move your leg straight out behind you. If you have any of the symptoms outlined in this video, seek professional medical help immediately. Do you want to hear more about hip pain, or other orthopaedic conditions? Leave a comment below and we will plan future videos on suggested topics. To see how Ross Hall Hospital can help you - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/ross-hall-hospital #hipreplacementsurgery #hipreplacementrecovery #hippain