Dr. Amy and Ashley: Weeks 4-8 recovery exercises after Total Hip Replacement

Arthritis causes hip pain with walking. Total hip replacement surgery often the best option after shots and pills fail to work. Minimally invasive hip replacement surgeries like Anterior and SuperPATH have replaced the traditional approach. These surgeries are minimally invasive, but they still are surgery. A good recovery is essential! For the first four weeks after total hip replacement surgery, your main activity is walking. At four weeks you are ready for more! Dr. Amy and Ashley discuss the exercises you need to be doing to strengthen the muscles around your new hip. Physical therapy is not required after anterior or superPATH total hip replacement. However, you need to do your part to get the best result possible. That means getting as strong as you can to help your new hip. A follow-up video for weeks 8-12 is your next stop!

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