- what-to-expect-six-week-after-your-hip-replacement
We realize that not all patients recover at the same pace so if you still feel unsteady to any degree, you may continue use of a cane if necessary Intuitively, you will know when you are ready to walk without the assistance of a cane
- Protocol Template - Brigham and Womens Hospital
The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline of the post-operative rehabilitation course of a patient that has undergone a total hip arthroplasty
- HIP Packet - WVU Medicine
You may feel some mild discomfort with some of them, but they should not be painful Movement should feel easier each day as you recover If in doubt, contact your surgeon or physical therapist All of these exercises are shown and explained over the next few pages Perform both sets of exercises two to three times a day, doing each exercise
- Total Hip Replacement (THA) Post Operative Protocol
Protocol David R Anderson, MD David Winecoff PA-C Total Hip Replacement (THA) Post Operative Protocol This protocol provides you with general guidelines for initial stage and progression of rehabilitation according to specified time frames, related tiss
- TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY (THA) PROTOCOL - E and B Ortho
Patients may feel uneven in their gait This is typically due to an adductor spasm and correction in leg length during surgery This should resolve over time Driving is prohibited for the first 4-6 weeks with right THA Must be off narcotic pain medication and walking without a cane Can be sooner for left THA, per surgeon release
- Dr. Carpenter’s Total Hip Replacement Recovery Guide
If you feel you can ambulate without any assistive device, you are welcome to do so for limited distances indoors and then progressing outdoors We expect you to use an assistive device for outdoor walking for the first 2 weeks
- THA HEP Handouts. docx - Bone and Joint Institute
HIP ADDUCTOR ISOMETRICS Instructions: Lie on your back and place a large pillow or a soft ball between your knees Gently squeeze the ball until you feel your inner thigh muscles, but not so hard that you have discomfort Do not hold your breath Perform 10 repetitions with a 5 second hold each, 1 - 2 times per day
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