Joint Replacement Recovery: Sample Hip Exercise Routine: Standing Heel Raises
Watch this video to learn how to do standing heel raises, an exercise which will strengthen the muscles around your hip and knees, before and after joint replacement surgery.
Going home after hip fracture surgery is a big step. Your healthcare team will arrange for any medicine, equipment, and services you need. And family and friends can help by doing errands and providing emotional support. Read on to learn more.
To help the bone heal properly, you may need to wear a cast. If you do, always keep it dry. Your healthcare provider will tell you whether you can bear weight on your foot while it heals. They may also prescribe a surgical shoe for you to wear.
