Preoperative Hip Exercise Program
Preoperative Exercise Program
- Formal physical therapy is NOT required for all patients and will be assessed on and individual basis.
- If you are currently performing an exercise program, continue doing so as tolerated. If it causes pain STOP!
- If you are not currently performing an exercise program, you may begin incorporating exercises as directed
- If you attempt to perform any of these exercises and they cause pain or discomfort, STOP DOING THEM!
- If there are any questions about the physical therapy programs, either prior to surgery or after surgery, please contact our physical therapy department directly 248.659.0199.
Traditional Hip Exercises
Quadriceps Set
With your knee over a towel roll, tighten the muscle on the front of your thigh to push down into the towel.
Hold 10 seconds | Repeat 20 times | 1-3 sessions/day
Hamstring Set
With your knee bent, push your heel down into the bed as if you are trying to bend your knee. Do not lift your hip off the bed.
Hold 10 seconds | Repeat 20 times | 1-3 sessions/day
Ball/Pillow Squeeze
Place both feet flat on the bed and have your knees bent. Using either a ball or a pillow squeeze your knees together with moderate pressure.
Hold 10 seconds | Repeat 20 times | 1-3 sessions/day
Short Arc Quad
Place a rolled up towel or pillow under your knee then tighten the muscle on the front of your thigh. Your heel
should lift up from the bed and your leg should be straight while keeping your knee on the pillow.
Hold 10 seconds | Repeat 20 times | 1-3 sessions/day
Glute Set
While laying on your back, squeeze your buttocks together as tightly as you can.
Hold 10 seconds | Repeat 20 times | 1-3 sessions/day
Heel Slides
Start with the involved leg straight and slide the heel toward the hip until a gentle stretch is felt
Hold 5 seconds | Repeat 30 times | 1-3 sessions/day
