What exercises do I do whilst in hospital?
What exercises do I do whilst in hospital?
- Breathing: To avoid lung problems after surgery, you will be asked to breathe deeply and cough frequently. This will help avoid pneumonia and lung collapse.
- Walking: Walking and light activity are important to your recovery and will begin the day of or the day after your surgery. Most patients who undergo total hip replacement begin standing and walking with the help of a walking support and a physiotherapist the day after surgery.
The physiotherapist will teach you specific exercises to strengthen your hip and restore movement for walking and other normal daily activities.