4 Best Exercises To Do Before Your Hip Replacement - Prehab

[@judydoyle1124]

I’m 11 months post op. Thanks so much for all these THR videos I watched prior to the operation. They helped a lot

[@odilalaw7815]

Natalie I had my hip replacement done in March Do no worry. The experience is great. Walking is getting better daily. All the best!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure Odila. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@GM-xh6gj]

i’m due in Jan. how long before you could drive please.

[@gatorguy58]

I am 24 year old electrical engineering student, who is taking his first hip replacement this summer. I just wanted to thank yall for looking out for people like me, I will be doing these daily as I still have three months to prepare. It is very scary not knowing what is to come but thanks too channels like yall I understand more what is to come.

[@ntalthani]

how are you doing now hope everything went well with your THR

[@TerriWhite-nj3is]

Thank you for sharing. My mother is scheduled for Hip replacement in April. She has both hips bone on bone with severe arthritis. She doesn't tolerate pain at all. The doctor told her not to exercise and I am concerned about how this is going to work out in the end for her. Last year she was seeing a doctor who said if she wouldn't do the exercises he wouldn't do the surgery. Needless to say. It didn't happen. Only reason I took her to a different Doctor was to get a second opinion, I never expected the new doctor to be willing to do surgery without her exercising. She is 78 with early dementia .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Let’s hope it goes well and gives her some mobility back

[@macker0077]

Thanks for your video on exercise pre hip surgery and your other videos on the subject. My left hip has been deteriorating for about 8 yrs. now. X-rays now show severe osteoarthritis and 1 or 2 osteophytes. Pretty much bone on bone now. Surprisingly to me, pain has been manageable thru occasional use of NSAIDs when it gets really bothersome. I'm 60 now and just waiting for my surgery date; should be soon. Regarding exercise, I joined a gym in late 2022 and I've found that leg extensions, squats and horizontal hip thrusts (with weights) have been surprisingly helpful in reducing the frequency of pain. Post op, I plan to continue using these exercises (with much lighter weights), with my surgeon's approval of course. Looking forward to being pain free soon!

[@sarahtrevelline2288]

Great video! Thank you, Docs! Love how in the States we call it Physical Therapy (PT), and you Canuk's call it Physiotherapy!

[@TedRomagnoli-wi5td]

Thanks for the information. Very basic Prehab exercises. Just what I was looking for prior to surgery in February 2024. I work out daily cardio/upper body strength training. Hip pain is a factor, but these exercises hopefully will not agitate my hip.

[@patriciagraham4786]

I'm going to my first possible hip replacements evaluation in a couple of weeks May 17, 2024. How are you doing since your surgery?

[@dogsareprecious4842]

THANK YOU for being fun! 😃 I am in agonizing pain, and humor (and your helpful info!) is helpful! I wish the MANY healthcare providers I see had encouraged this before my hip surgery.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we can help DOGS ARE PRECIOUS. And we agree. We have three dogs between us. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@upsidedownshell]

My Dr told me he didn’t know what to say. He wanted to do my knees. I cancel 3 times. If I can’t put my foot down what God that new joint be good for. Dr said wow the hip is bone in bone. The scheduler be calling.

[@AJ-ms1vg]

Great exercises very well described and illustrated thank you so much, Hope to get my his sorted asap.

[@tinapietrewicz4078]

Can I use my home stationary recumbent bike as a pre-surgery total hip replacement exercise? How safe is this and how long should I be on the bike?

[@tumak1]

Thanks for the excellent information. Cheers.

[@mikehenderson54]

Thanks, great info. I'm going back in to have the cup on my right hip replacement moved so that the tendon is not rubbing against it when I lift my leg. I've been a serious cyclist most of my life but in the last almost two years, the pain in the groin was too much and I was told several times it was a groin pull. Therapy was suppose to fix it. I'm glad to finally have an answer to why I was still in pain but also that there are some exercises prior that will help me with recovery again. Simple and doable just about anywhere. Much appreciated.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck with your decision Mike. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@francesgordon2833]

I am having my hip replacement in two months, those exercises are great, the gluteal squeeze can even be done sitting in the car or watching TV. I’m nervous but ready for this!!

[@dylanjames8792]

Wow! These exercises help me more than the ones my P.T. gave me. Thanks for posting this!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You're so welcome!

[@flymike126]

I'm getting a hip replacement soon. Is it okay to ask the surgeon if I could bring any leftover bones home for my dog?

[@amino.4839]

I've been waiting for a hip replacement since october because of covid. My hip feels like it' "boiling" inside..Still. I've been doing glutes, and quads , foot pumps, these exercices are great will be doing them right till I get my call.. Wish me luck, SO nervous . You guys are great xx

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Natalie C! All the best with your upcoming surgery. Hopefully it can take place relatively soon. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@razsbags]

How is the hip now?

[@razsbags]

12 month wait for surgery. Possiby bursitis found on CT SCan.

[@razsbags]

12 month wait for surgery. Possibly bursitis as well found on CT Scan. Walking stick.

[@GM-xh6gj]

i’m 60 yr male and having hip done in Jan. Also very nervous

[@elsplace896]

So glad for these videos.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome El. Best of luck to you

[@beebee58589]

Hey. I am open for a total hip replacement as well as removing extra hardware, as always it is really scary to have any type of of surgery and I have put it off for so long, I am in excruxiating pain, I feel like my leg is giving out when I walk, my orthopaedic doctor told me that it was the worse he has ever seen, and that it will be a 7 hour surgery. What I am most concerened about is the financial aspect of it, for I will be out of work for 6 weeks, maybe more. I am in so much pain that I am readily trying to prepare for it as best I can. Putting this surgery off is destroying my life. These excercises will help me..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we can help. Best of luck to you Becky. Sounds like you are ready. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@beebee58589]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for your educating video!! :D

[@djdutahman2517]

Mines is scheduled for June 5 2023 , as I to put it off ( even canceled twice last year ) but I need it done!!! The pain emotionally and physically is something that hits different, … So we got this , best wishes

[@pamrosenberry7575]

Thank you so much. I was looking for some strengthening exercises to do before a hip replacement. I unfortunately have been very sedentary which probably weakened important muscles. Trying to put off actual hip replacement as long as possible, so hopefully, this will help do that. My doctor wants me to exercise and if this makes post-op healing better, I'm all for it.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Excellent. I can manage that. First op in 6 weeks.

[@gregdufour3347]

These are great to know and of course doing them is important! Thanks Doc!!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them!

[@sorrell12345]

Thanks for the vid!!! I cannot lay my leg flat on the bad hip side😔 Xrays were quite painful💔 BUT I will be doing the quads with the coffee can👍🏼 I appreciate these very much!!!❤

[@dhb626yt]

Awesome! Can those same exercises be done after the hip replacement?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes but there are better exercises for your hip. We have a video. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@pgsawchuk]

I looked, but I can't find the post hip replacement exercise video. Would you please let me know where to find it?

[@JIMMIHLIVE]

Are these exercises just as effective if you do them in the pool? Thanks for your amazing info!!

[@adeleaiken8364]

Do you only exercise the “bad” leg or do you repeat the exercises on the “good” leg?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

May as well do them for both

[@alidavalentinagosgnach700]

Awesome!! I love these excersises! Are these also good for knee and hip replacement? Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

They are mostly for hips. We do have a video for knees though Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@columbusmcghee7654]

So helpful.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Happy to hear that Columbus. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@JapanJerry]

Going in for my THR early June (Yay!)... Been given four prehab exercises to do in preparation.... They're a bit different from your video, but they feel great after I've done them😅 Thanks for all of your videos. They've been a great help to me on my THR journey... Best wishes from Japan 🙂👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s so cool Jerry in Japan. Best of luck

[@minahilsaeed2201]

Please make a video on post rehab cemented bipolar hemi arthroplasty physio management protocol. Thank you

[@bettyweimer394]

Y’all are awesome!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you so much Betty!!!

[@neilmansfield8329]

This is a great video

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Neil. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@pontshomoletsane-c8b]

Right on it soon I will be going for hip replacement

[@paulwarren796]

DOCS ARE SO GREAT WHERE THEY WANT THEIR PATIENTS TO HAVE THE BEST SUCCESS THEY CAN HAVE !!!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We definitely want that Paul

[@nayd1937]

How far in advance should you do these exercises?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Nay D. You should try and start them 3 months in advance and continue to do them indefinitely. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@francispanny5068]

@@TalkingWithDocs my hip replacement is scheduled for August 8th. I can still walk but I experience discomfort but not unbearable pain. Will there be setbacks in my surgery if I started over again today? I have been lax about these exercises since I completed physical therapy back in November.

[@cavy16262]

It’s a great video. You’re all medical professionals but you guy’s giggling about the glute -butt squeeze reminds me a a Junior High health class with sex Ed! Love it…keeping it human

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi cavy16262. Thanks so much. We do our best to get the info out there but yes we are human! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@lindapendleton9176]

Important to do both hips as well. Even the good hip.

[@gerryhardie7233]

I am scheduled for Hip replacement surgery but also have Vertigo and find exercises done on the mat increases my Vertigo reaction. What equipment such as Hip Abduction and upright Bike can I use effectively in the local gym?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi gerry. You can do upright abductor exercises and bike like you mentioned. Best to talk to your therapist to see what you have available and what would be most appropriate. Best of luck with your surgery. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@KatJ3st]

thanks for the upper body strength training!!! The surgeons forget to warn you about that!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Kat59! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@Rissalove1966]

Thank you so much🙏🏾❤️

[@darlenelynch1887]

I have a torn labrum in my hip. Is it alright that I do these exercises before surgery?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You can do these Darlene but they may aggravate it a little. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@yukiharuhadeishi1029]

You guys are awesome

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Yukiharu! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@Notyouraveragewhiteguy]

Cool so I should bounce back pretty quickly my legs are insanely strong. Quick question I'm having surgery total hip replacement on September 12th is it with in reason I can set my goals to be back at work by late Oct light duty?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Paul. 7 weeks is pretty quick but some people do go back earlier than the recommended 3 months for a host of reasons. Just go slow and be selfish - you get one crack at a hip replacement and you want it to work for the next 25 years. Good luck on the 12th. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@pijnto]

Found this video, just what I need

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@deborahrolski7737]

I am really hurting waiting til September for my right hip replacement after having my left replaced in January. Mostly, it's my low back. I know I have degenerative disc, how can I feel better?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Try to stay as active as you can. Ice. Medication. Sometimes massage or chiro. Hang in there

[@deborahrolski7737]

My pcp doesn't want me on the 3 500 MG Naproxen that I usually need to get through a day. Are there other meds that don't cause ulcers? I use cbd at night, but yeah, it's pricey. Tylenol is useless.

[@sharongodbout9014]

Great! Are there exercises for the knees as well?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sharon. So you can do these for knees as well however we will be posting a video to discuss this specifically very soon. Thanks for watching.

[@arnarulunnguaqhansen6092]

Thank you for the video. I am on waiting list to get thr diagnosed with legg calve perthes at age 6. I found out through a group on facebook that I need to do exercises before operation. This is very informative, helpfull and very understandable. Thank you so much from Greenland

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Arnarulunnguaq. So glad we could help in any small way. Legg Calve Perthes will definitely cause stiffness and pain in your hip. Best of luck with your THR. And greetings to Greenland! Stay safe. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@rosanacarryer8037]

Is it normal to have pain down outter leg and ankle before and after exercises

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Rosana. That is not uncommon. The stress gets spread around! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@ruannm]

Should both legs (hips) be exercised or just hip scheduled for replacement !

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Both is a good idea Ruann. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@TSEliot9]

I’ve been told that I have arthritis in my right hip. Do I need a hip replacement?

[@stevebot]

That is a question only you can answer after your doctor tells you to schedule the repair when you are ready. Some other questions to lead to that answer are: Does your pain affect you at work? Does your pain limit your ability to enjoy activities and social life? Does the pain affect your ability to care for yourself such as bathing and dressing? Does the pain keep you up or wake you up? Can you control the pain with less than regular use of pain relievers?

[@gaillmani1942]

Great video thanks. I'm on a waiting list(+/- 1 year) for Anterior Hip Surgery. I'm having problems sleeping at night due to pain in my bad leg, below knee at outside of calf. It doesn't seem to bother me during the day. What can I do to help alleviate this pain, please. Also I use a cane butt have fair amount of pain( hip/upper muscles) when walking. I've been using a cane, but wondering if I should be using crutches to take weight off hip?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Gail. Both a cane and crutches are reasonable. Some people consider a walker. Best to talk to your doctor about medication options. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@martiking6786]

I’m due for HR next June.. used a cane but it didn’t help. Now a walker and I feel balanced again until surgery. I’ll do these exercises every day Thanks

[@peggymcdonnell1379]

I have been putting off the hip replacement… Because I’m scared to death but I’ve been doing the exercises but I’m in pain 24 seven sitting burns down the back of my left leg bad hip side is that normal or if there’s something else going on😢

[@alaaabdi7283]

Ich habe einen Termin 27,09,2023 für neue Hüfte,aber ich habe Angst.Nach Operatin wann man arbeiten wieder kann.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Depends what you do but usually 8-12 weeks

[@alaaabdi7283]

@@TalkingWithDocs vieln dank ✋

[@drummer5754]

The quad exercises make my knees hurt. Are there any alternatives that don't involve hyperextending your knees?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You can try a lying straight leg raise or a half squat or lunge from a standing position. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@KRache242]

Awesome video . Any physiotherapy exercises for broken 5th metatarsal?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Karia. Yes there are and we are in the process on creating other rehab videos but we do not have it out yet. Good luck to you and thanks for watching

[@KRache242]

Talking With Docs ok thanks

[@wendycannon9049]

I grew up with leg pertains grade 3-7,8legbrace. I exercised,hike gym. I cut hair till 32,cane. Now 54 is a surgery better now lasting 20years or I think 5year cane and walker age 85 having 20year hip. Walking 20 years age 85. Ms.

[@wendycannon9049]

Leg perthis

[@BrigidSamhain]

Actually I was starting to worry about what if during surgery I pass gas. When the surgeon moves the leg around to check placement what if it jiggles the body and something embarrassing happens? Seriously does this ever happen?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Brigid. Do not worry about stuff like that. Sometimes things happen. It is uncommon. Everyone is very professional. You got this. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@JulieDillonj2d2]

Research studies have shown isometric contraction must be held 6-10 seconds each for muscle memory to carry over.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Jordan. Great piece of info. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@CarlaQuattlebaum]

Thank you for this video! The stuff I was doing in physical therapy was way tougher. They had me do the therapy on both legs, although the right hip was the one needing replacement. There was one exercise where you're lying on your back, and your foot was in a loop at the end of a strap and you held the other end of the strap and had to bring the straight leg across to the other side of the body. Man! Just felt that that didn't help things. Another one was I was also stepping up onto the single level of one of those step benches everyone was using in the 90's. I can manage that after a steroid shot, but about six weeks after, it's just tough to be stepping with the foot connected to the bad hip. I quit after about three months. It was costing me $36 a session, twice a week. I figure I'd save the $288 a month and do them at home since I had the routine down. Well, I slacked off completely 😞. I don't have a date set for my hip surgery, but now that I've seen that these don't seem too tough, I will be doing them until the surgery. I know I should be doing some exercises before the surgery. Maybe I'll add in a few of the less torturous ones from my sessions.

[@Robin-mj6jv]

I'm 54. I need both hips replaced. I am so afraid.

[@elizabethbarnes4788]

Hips are easy to recover, short hospital stay and you'll walk out of the hospital. I suggest doing one at a time. I've had mine since 2011, getting the other one done asap. Good luck

[@garymelchor822]

Well done. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Gary. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Daysofhorror-vickie]

Are these the excerises you do after the operation too and if so, when after the operation can you start doing these. Due my 2nd hip replacement on left side in 2 weeks time, but was never told in UK what best excerises to do before and after and want to be on the ball this time around. Love your channel by the way. Really informative

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Victoria. You can do these both before and after. Always a good idea to get some specific instruction from your surgeon though. Good luck during your recovery! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@alondraramirez7880]

What if you had knee cap and femur surgery?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Alondra. Sometimes it changes the operation slightly but often it will still be ok. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@elsplace896]

Thank you. They're doable. But I can't walk it all now, except in little baby steps so I don't try to walk anywhere at all without the walker where I go around the apartment to clean or whatever on my office chair with casters. Aside from the hip and lower back pain I have very stiff soreness in my upper thighs.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi El. You can only do your best. Try and find the ones that hurt the least. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@elsplace896]

Delaying my hip replacement by year-and-a-half over few teeth makes me sad.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi El. Yes, it is complicated however if you got an infected hip replacement, it becomes a very difficult problem. Hang in there.

[@elsplace896]

I know, I'm alarmed at how bad it has gotten but at the same time that oral surgeon and staff have been very nice and I'm thankful for that. I know some people wait a lot longer than me and I have my pity and prayer that's for sure.

[@elsplace896]

@@TalkingWithDocs I think rotating knees bent while lying down helps and a stretch where you hang on to a sink and lean forward to stretch the upper thigh.

[@priscillafox6502]

I didn't hear on this video if we should be doing these exercises on both legs or just the one being operated on? I'm sure it doesn't hurt to do both! Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed Priscilla. Do it on both! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Discerning_Viewer]

"I Liked the Video" ... even though it made me nauseous! (I need a hip & know how that knee slide feels OMG "Noooooooooooooooooo!")

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You’ve got this

[@williamwhite9767]

I'm scheduled for a total hip joint replacement as I have NO cartilage left in my joint and I have plenty of pain walking around. I'm doing a set of 45 squats every day for my exercises. Amazingly enough, the squats don't hurt that much.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice William. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@williamwhite9767]

@@TalkingWithDocs I forgot to add that I'm 78.

[@JulieDillonj2d2]

Where’s the abduction, extension, external rotation and flex ion with gravity exercises? The exercise given here are more for knee hab than hip hab.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jordan. Those typically all come after your surgery but you can do them before as well. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@denisemariner1235]

Put Dr.Z to the test!!😊😊😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Denise. Yeah, he was not having any of it. Thanks for watching.

[@sharonbruce5169]

😊

[@user-ku1ox8hl4r]

Wish someone had told me to strengthen my arms. Need them to push up on bed or chair

[@eliskagray1546]

👍👍👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Eliska.

[@EvilEyeSun]

No, the exercises do NOT ease the pain BEFORE hip surgery. You just have to do them and suck it up because AFTER the surgery is when you benefit.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Vince. Agreed they don’t make your hip less sore except in very rare circumstances. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@teleman07]

After I shattered by hip AND the ass bone that it connects (whatever it is called), I found myself squeezing my ass cheeks (like in this video) just to relieve the pain, CONSTANTLY. Now I feel like I can crush a chestnut with my ass. Apparently my ass bone is ok now and the hip is destroyed by an incompetent doc, I am gonna need a replacement just to walk. FML.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear that. Best of luck with your surgery. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@m.m.m.c.a.k.e]

Squeeze them “Bum cheeks” 😅 focused bum cheek contractions! 🌮 💨🔇

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes bum cheek contractions! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@m.m.m.c.a.k.e]

@@TalkingWithDocs hahaha “Bum”

[@CarlaQuattlebaum]

That part about holding onto a hundred dollar bill was funny.

[@donaldlamont2656]

Those exercises look far too easy to do, even with a patient with severe osteoarthritis of the hip.. Perhaps a patient needs to hang onto a kitchen or bathroom counter with his hands, and then bend his knee and hip up and down as far as he can go, in order to strength the quads, as one of the exercises.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That can be useful as well Donald. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mrmr314]

Boys it takes this vlog 1 minute and 40 seconds before we even get to the point. This is losing you your audience. If you want to produce video content, don't lose your audience.

[@pendersweetz]

Meanwhile, I watched the whole thing because they all seemed like so much fun. Sometimes these medical videos can be very stiff and boring. I appreciate the fun lightheartedness of the video since I’m kind of nervous about having my hip replaced.❤

[@CarlaQuattlebaum]

@@pendersweetz And this video wasn't even that long, so what's a little time out of this short video.

[@Annaburl]

Mexican food comment was not helpful, but thanks otherwise.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are welcome Annabelle. Didn't mean to offend - we love Mexican food. Thanks for watching.