How to perform rehabilitation training after hip replacement surgery
Apr 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
After hip replacement surgery, rehabilitation exercises can include ankle pump training, contraction exercises, and assisted walking. Ankle pump training and contraction exercises can be performed under the guidance of a rehabilitation physician. Patients can use walking aids to practice simple walking and activities of daily living. Additionally, upper limb strength can be enhanced through exercises such as using suspension rings.
After hip replacement surgery, rehabilitation exercises such as ankle pump training, muscle contraction exercises, and assisted walking can be performed. The details are as follows:
1. Ankle Pump Training
About 1–2 days after hip replacement surgery, patients can begin ankle pump exercises under the guidance of a rehabilitation physician, including dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the ankle. The purpose of ankle pump training is to promote blood circulation and reduce swelling.
2. Contraction Exercises
About 5–7 days after surgery, if X-ray examination shows no significant displacement of the prosthesis, patients may begin muscle contraction exercises guided by a rehabilitation physician, such as straight leg raises and hip flexion exercises. These exercises aim to maintain joint mobility and strengthen muscles.
3. Assisted Walking
About 7–10 days after surgery, patients can begin simple walking exercises and activities of daily living training using a walking aid. When walking, the patient should move the healthy limb first, followed by the affected limb, then advance the walking aid gradually. The goal of this training is to help the patient walk independently in the future.
In addition to the above exercises, upper limb strength can also be enhanced through exercises using suspension rings or similar equipment. It is recommended to perform these exercises consistently and progressively.
