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Having a Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery
Before your surgery
Equipment you'll need
Exercises before surgery – Phase 1 exercises
Day of surgery
After your surgery
Going home
Moving around and caring for yourself
Personal care
Chores
Getting around
When to get medical help
Exercise, sports, and other activities
Exercises to help you recover – Phase 2 exercises
Activities and sports
Safe sex positions
Resources
This information will help you learn how to safely move around and manage your daily activities.
Have someone do laundry for you. If you don’t have someone to do your laundry:
You should be able to do light housework, such as dusting and washing dishes. Hire help if you can.
Have someone help you with heavy work, such as vacuuming, washing floors, changing bed sheets, cutting the grass, and shovelling snow.
Take out small amounts of garbage at a time or have someone take out garbage for you.
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