Pre-op Physical Therapy Checklist

Cardio/warm-up

Unloaded stationary bicycle (minimum 20 minutes)

Hip Strength

Side-line hip raises (abductors)
Bridging (glutes, quads, hamstrings)
Quad sets/leg lift
Shuttle (quads)

Hip Flexibility

Quad stretch
Hamstring stretch (supine -- keep hip unloaded)
Hip flexors
Piriformis stretch
External rotation

Other workouts

Strenght & sculpt class (free weights, core stability), 50 minutes, 2x/week
Aqua-fitness class, 50 minutes, 1-2x/week
Unloaded stationery bike -- 30 minutes, when I can stand the boredom!

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This is a great list for exercises before hip surgery. It also recommended for patients with a few extra pounds to loose weight before surgery. Less weight on the hip joint allows a faster recovery and a the implant will also last longer.

Posted by: Lawyers for hip implants | 02/03/2012 at 12:29 PM

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