| Exercise is a very important part of the after hip | | | | ability |
| replacement recovery. Your physical therapist may | | | | Some advanced exercises and activities that your |
| recommend some early postoperative exercises while | | | | physical therapist may recommend are: |
| you are still in the recovery room, shortly after | | | | - Elastic tube exercises |
| surgery. | | | | - Stationary bicycling |
| The purpose of the exercise program is to: | | | | - Walking |
| - Increase circulation in your legs to prevent blood | | | | - Swimming |
| clots right after surgery | | | | - Running on the GlideTrack/GlideCycle |
| - Increase your strength Improve your flexibility | | | | You have probably noticed that all the above |
| - Enhance your endurance | | | | mentioned exercises are low-impact activities. High |
| - Improve your balance and coordination | | | | impact activities, such as tennis, racquetball, aerobics, |
| - Make you able to perform your daily activities | | | | high intensity jogging, skiing, rope jumping, football, |
| easier | | | | soccer, basketball, should be avoided. |
| - Help you improve your walking and stair climbing | | | | |