Exercises for after a hip replacement operation strengthen the muscles that surround your hip as well as return your hip to full mobility. Post-operative exercises vary depending on the proximity to your surgery as well as your own personal recovery time. As a result, hip replacement exercises should be performed only if you are in minimal pain.
Ankle Pumps
Ankle pumps are designed to strengthen your ankle and loosen up your hip at the beginning of your rehabilitation. Sit down on the ground with your surgically repaired leg extended and your other leg bent at the knee. From this position, slowly push the foot of your repaired leg down toward the ground, holding it at its lowest point for a count of two. Continuously pump your foot back and forth until you feel fatigue in either your hip or your leg muscles.
Hip Abduction Exercise
This exercise strengthens your hip and improves its range of motion. Lie down on the ground with your back flat and arms at your sides. With your legs fully extended and next to each other, slide your surgically repaired leg out as far as you can to one side of your body. Hold this position for three seconds before returning to your original position. Repeat this exercise until you are fatigued.
Standing Knee Raises
This leg exercise will help strengthen your hip as well as increase circulation in your leg. Stand up behind a chair with both of your hands placed on the top of the back of the chair. With your knees slightly bent, lift your surgically repaired leg up towards your chest, bending at the knee with your toes pointing toward the ground. Bring your leg back down and repeat the exercise 10 times before resting.
Resistive Hip Extension
This hip extension exercise strengthens your hip with the aid of a resistance band. Tie a resistance band around your ankle and tie the other end to the foot of a chair. From here, place both of your hands on the top of the chair and pull your leg straight back until you feel any strain in your hip. Hold this position for a count of five before slowly returning to your original position. Repeat until fatigued.
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