Hip replacement · Weeks 2–6

Hip Replacement Exercises: Phase 2 (Weeks 2–6)

Build hip strength and balance for walking and daily life: bridges, side-lying and band work, sit-to-stand, steps and balance practice.

Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team

Use this program free

For therapists: opens the program builder with these 12 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.

The exercises

The printout, with pictures, your dosage and your clinic's details

1.Stationary Bike
2.Bridge
3.Side-Lying Hip Abduction
4.Clamshell
5.Seated Hip Abduction with Band
6.Mini Squat
7.Sit to Stand
8.Heel Raises
9.Weight Shifts
10.Side Stepping
11.Step-Ups
12.Tandem Stance

Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.

Link to this program from your website

Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:

<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/programs/hip-replacement-phase-2">Hip Replacement Exercises: Phase 2 (Weeks 2–6)</a>

Other phases

Hip Replacement Exercises: Phase 1 (Weeks 0–2)11 exercises · Early exercises after total hip replacement: keep blood moving, wake up the thigh and buttock muscles, and start standing exercises at the counter.