Exercises make a significant part of rehabilitation as it helps in restoring the strength and mobility after hip replacement surgery in India. It is recommended to start with minimal exercise and gradually progress to more hip-intensive exercises. The exercise routine is planned with a physical therapist and usually includes exercising 20 to 30 minutes, 2 or 3 times a week. The order with which exercises should be performed:
Early exercises (first 2 weeks after surgery): Begin with ankle exercises, like ankle rotations and ankle pumps. These should be performed while lying down.
During weeks 2 to 4: progress to knee bending exercises, work on hip abduction and adduction. All of these should be performed laying down.
After 4 weeks: Finally, move to static standing exercises like leg raises and hip extensions.
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