Total Hip Replacement Physical Therapy Protocol

Total hip arthroplasty lateral approach rehab protocol last revision.
Total hip replacement physical therapy protocol. Walker quad cane as instructed by physical therapy. May begin week 1 post op. Immediately post operatively days 0 3 goals. Total hip arthroplasty these rehabilitation guidelines are presented in a criterion based progression.
Wall squats to 30 degrees hip. Quad hamstring and glute sets gait training on level. Short arc quads long arc quads hamstring curls. Weight bearing restrictions as per m d.
2x week for 3 weeks then 1x week for 3weeks d c at 6 weeks unless gai t deviations persist 1. Hip implants consist of 1 a smooth ball on a stem that fits into your thigh bone the femoral stem and 2 a metal socket with a smooth liner that is attached to. Straight leg raises hip flexion abduction extension in standing. 4 5 weeks moderate protection phase.
Birmingham hip resurfacing total hip replacement. Open and closed chain exercises can begin. Into hip abduction extension and external rotation. Gluteus medius repair pt protocol.
Heat prn before exercises and ice after. Promote hip extension by lying in prone if possible to prevent a hip flex contracture. Total hip arthroplasty tha is an elective operative procedure to treat an arthritic hip. Groin hip flexors and hamstrings.
Physical therapy protocols hip. General time frames are given for reference to the average but patients will progress at different rates depending on their age comorbidities pre surgical range of motion rom strength and health functional status rehabilitation compliance. Reacher and grabber devices to be used for retrieving objects on floor or assist with socks or stockings. Posterior direct total hip arthroplasty rehabilitation guideline this rehabilitation program is designed to return the individual to their activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Posterior total hip precautions. Arom gradually and in protected range no hip flex 90 add to neutral. Long shoe horn to. Hip adduction with roll between legs squeezing.
Total hip arthroplasty protocol the following protocol should be used as a guideline for rehabilitation progression but may need to be altered pending the nature and extent of the surgical procedure healing restraints or patient tolerance. Massage tissue work. Hip flexors it band adductors piriformis and gluteal muscles often exhibi t adaptive shortening and spasms b. Recommended long term activities after total hip replacement.
90 degrees with supervision of a therapist.