People who qualify for hip surgery usually have severe pain and damage. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases explains that the surgeon will remove damaged cartilage and bone from your hip joint and replace them with man-made parts. This replacement can help your hip joint perform better, relieve pain and improve your walking and other movements. Exercises before hip replacement should be performed for eight to 12 repetitions and one to three sets. Stop or modify exercises if you feel any pain and take a day off in between exercises for muscle repair.
Hip Bridge
Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet on the floor, and low back pressed against the mat. Slowly lift your bottom off the mat by pushing through your feet. Lift up until your knees, hips and shoulders are in a straight line. At the top hold the bridge position and tighten your gluteals and abs using the hips to stabilize your body weight. After holding for a few seconds, lower and repeat counting each bridge as one repetition. Repeat as recommended.
Side-Laying Lift
You can either kneel with your right side against ball or support your body weight by lying completely on one side with the hips stacked. If using a ball, place your right elbow and forearm on top of ball. Lean your right hip against the ball and put your left hand on your left hip. Keeping your right knee, shin and foot on floor, tighten your abs to balance yourself. Extend your left leg out to the side, lifting the leg to hip height so it's parallel to floor. Lower the leg to floor and repeat. Switch to the other side and repeat.
Straight Leg Raise
Lie on your back with one leg straight and one leg bent. Slowly lift your straight leg to approximately 45 degrees. You will want to keep your knee and toes facing the ceiling, aligning that leg all the way down to the hip. Hold for a few seconds and repeat, counting each raise and lower as one repetition. Repeat on the other leg, counting both legs as one set.
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