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After a Hip Fracture
Your guide after a hip fracture
Surgery for your hip fracture
Before your surgery
Day of your surgery
After your surgery
Your recovery
Moving around and caring for yourself
Exercises
Phase 1 hip exercises
Phase 2 hip exercises
Going home
Getting your home ready
Tips for a safe home
Caring for yourself at home
When to get medical help
Osteoporosis
Delirium and confusion – Information for family and friends
Resources and other languages
You can start these exercises 6 weeks after surgery, once you’re comfortable with all the Phase 1 hip exercises. If any of the exercises hurt too much, talk to your doctor or surgeon.
Start with a few exercises at a time and do them often. Do them at least 2 times a day, repeating each exercise 5 to 10 times. Slowly work up to 4 times a day, repeating each exercise 30 times.
Do all exercises slowly and with control.
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Do these exercises once you’re able to stand safely. When doing these standing exercises, remember to stand up straight and tuck in your pelvis and backside. Hold onto or stand against a countertop or wall with a bar for support. This is safer than using a chair. If you use a chair, make sure it’s sturdy.
For more information on physiotherapy services in Alberta go to Physiotherapy Services.
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