This is a rough outline to guide you during the first few days after your surgery If you are ahead of schedule or a little behind it is alright this is for your information only A physiotherapist will visit you the day after surgery and will help you progress with your walking and ID: 927604
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TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
AFTER YOUR SURGERY
Slide2This is a
rough outline to guide you
during the first few days after your surgery. If you are ahead of schedule or a little behind it is alright, this is for your information only.
A physiotherapist will visit you the day after surgery and will help you progress with your walking and
exercises.
Slide3DAY ONE
Make sure you are doing your
deep breathing exercises
regularly
Learn
how to safely transfer in and out of bed with assistance Mobilise with physiotherapist and walking aid Start bed exercises (While lying or sitting rotate both ankles clockwise and then again in an anti-clockwise direction. Repeat, moving ankle in an up & down motion. Tighten the muscles at the front of your thigh by pushing the back of you knees down. Hold the thigh muscle tight for 10 seconds and then relax. Repeat.)
Slide4DAY TWO & THREE
Progress
mobility with your walking
aid
Transfer
in and out of bed with or without assistanceContinue bed exercises
Slide5DAY FOUR
Practice
stairs
Be
safe and confident
with using your walking aid, getting in and out of bed and doing your exercisesBe confident to get back to your daily activities around the house
Slide6THINGS TO REMEMBER
When
going up stairs, place your
unoperated
leg up first, followed by the crutches and
then the operated leg. Going downstairs, place first, your crutches and operated leg, followed by the unoperated leg. “Good to Heaven, Bad to Hell”When picking up an object slide your operated leg out behind you keeping the knee as straight as possible and bend with your unoperated leg.
Slide7THINGS TO REMEMBER
To
get into a sitting position and get out of bed, push yourself up while taking your weight through your arms. Keep your operated leg extended out straight in front of you and turn to sit on the edge of the bed as shown in the diagram. (
Whilst
in hospital you will be
assisted and prior to discharge you will be taught to perform this independently)When sleeping lay on your back with your legs slightly apart. You can sleep on your side but place a pillow between your legs.
Slide8THINGS TO REMEMBER
You should get dressed sitting on a suitable chair or on the edge of your bed. You must not bend forward past a 90 degree angle to reach the foot on your operated side, nor should you lift your foot too far up towards you.
When putting on shoes and socks bend down through the middle of your legs. Do NOT go down the outside of your leg.
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Slide9THINGS TO REMEMBER
To get in and out of the car –
Be
sure the front seat is as far back as it will go. Turn so your back is facing the seat. Back up until you feel the car seat behind both legs.Place one hand on the back of the car seat. Place your other hand on the car dash board. Never use the car door for support.Carefully lower yourself onto the car seat. Slide back until your knees are on the seat. Lean backwards, keeping your shoulders behind your hips as you slide back.Bring your legs into the car one at a time. If you need to, use your hands to help move your legs. Continue to do this slowly until you are facing forward. Be sure that your hips and knees are at the same level while seated
Slide10NOT SURE?
If in doubt about anything call our office (especially before going to your GP) –
07 5591 3454