Hip Exercises
Exercises Before Hip Surgery
Low-impact exercises help to relieve stiffness and pain associated with an arthritic joint. Exercising before surgery will help strengthen your muscles in addition to getting you mentally ready for the recovery process by familiarizing you with some common exercises after surgery. Download/print this conditioning program and watch this informational video. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí
Gait Training After Joint Replacement
Gait refers to your pattern of walking. Normal walking should be consistent, effortless, and pain free. When you have a bad hip, your gait can change, leading to more pain and requiring more energy to get from one point to another. Download and print this conditioning program in English, covering several exercises and stretches to help relieve pain. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Hip Replacement Home Therapy Exercises
Get step-by-step instructions along with photos of exercises you can do in the 12 weeks after your hip surgery. This physical therapy program is divided into three phases starting with warm ups and gradually expanding into strengthening, endurance and balance. Download and print the guide. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí. स्पेनिश संस्करण के लिए कृपया यहां क्लिक करें.
Hip Exercise Schedule Worksheet
Keep track of your hip workouts and record your progress. Download and print the schedule. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Low Back Pain Exercises
Low back pain is a common condition in people who have hip arthritis. Due to a change in the way you walk and potentially limited motion of an arthritic joint, a bad hip can lead to or aggravate back pain. Similarly, if you have had a hip replacement, the increased activity and demands during recovery can exacerbate low back pain. Download and print this general low back conditioning program covering several exercises to keep your muscles working properly. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Trochanteric Bursitis Exercises
Trochanteric pain is often caused from irritation of the trochanteric bursa and surrounding tendons on the side of the hip. A patient with an arthritic or replaced hip can also experience pain in this area. In rare cases the pain can be caused from a torn tendon or be related to pain from the low back. Today these conditions have been grouped together and are now called Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Download and print this conditioning program covering several exercises and stretches to help relieve pain. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
Iliopsoas Tendonitis/Bursitis Exercises
The iliopsoas is a muscle that runs from your lower back through the pelvis to attach to a small bump (the lesser trochanter) on the top portion of the thighbone near your groin. Iliopsoas issues may feel like “a pulled groin muscle”. Conservative treatment in the form of stretching and strengthening usually helps with the majority of patients with iliopsoas bursitis. Download and print this conditioning program covering several exercises and stretches to help relieve pain. Versión en español, por favor haga clic aquí.
