## Hip Replacement Recovery Exercises These exercises help you recover safely after hip replacement surgery. ### Recovery Timeline - Week 1-2: Gentle movements and walking - Week 2-6: Progressive strengthening - Week 6-12: Return to normal activities - 3-6 months: Full recovery ### Exercise 1: Ankle Pumps - Lie on back or sit - Move foot up and down - Pump 10-20 times - Do every 1-2 hours - Helps prevent blood clots ### Exercise 2: Quad Sets - Lie with leg straight - Push back of knee into bed - Tighten thigh muscle - Hold 5 seconds - Repeat 10 times ### Exercise 3: Heel Slides - Lie on back - Slide heel towards bottom - Keep hip precautions in mind - Slide back out - Repeat 10 times ### Exercise 4: Glute Squeezes - Lie on back - Squeeze buttock muscles - Hold 5 seconds - Release and repea