Hip, Buttock & Groin Injuries/Conditions - Anterior Hip Replacement

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Anterior Hip Replacement

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Topic: Anterior Hip Replacement

Posted By: Ask a PT
Subject: Anterior Hip Replacement
Date Posted: Oct 19 2015 at 3:43pm

Our user asked: "I had my hip replaced on October 8th , I have a few exercises given by PT in the hospital to do at home. They also said walking is my PT. I am 100% weight bearing. I have been pushing myself pretty hard and in tern swell pretty bad. My daughters tell me I am walking too much and I was hoping to get some kind of recommended guidelines for total hours I should shoot for each day. I am a 70 year old woman who is otherwise very healthy and am taking Tylenol every 6 hours for pain."

Ask a PT Response: "It sounds like you may be doing too much if you are experiencing increase swelling at your hip. My guidelines for my patients who are out of surgery for under two weeks is to let pain/discomfort be their guide. When they begin to experience some symptoms they should rest. Being just under two weeks out after surgery, I would not have my patients walk "hours" a day. Perhaps break it up 10-15 minute walks 3-4 times a day or to tolerance and progress from there. Perhaps you could contact the PT who worked with you in the hospital to obtain further guidance as he or she would know you best."