Hip Rehabilitation Goals

Rehab Goals for Patients with Total HIP Replacement

*** These goals reflect the typical progression for a patient after a total hip replacement. Your personal goals may vary.***

	Day after surgery	Day 2	Day 3
Exercises	Learn therapeutic exercises.	Perform exercises w/ supervision.	Independent w/ exercises.
CPM machine Ice?machine	Use CPM or ice machine as ordered.	Learn set-up/controls. Continue use as ordered	CPM or ice machine ordered for home use. Continue use.
Sit at edge of bed	With assist.	Independently.	Independently.
Stand	With walker; with assist.	With walker or crutches supervised.	Independently with walker or crutches.
Transfer to/from chair	With assist.	With supervision.	Independently.
Transfer to/from commode/toilet	With assist.	With assist, supervision or independently.	Independently.
Walk	May begin walking w/ assist.	In hallway with walker or crutches and assist or supervision.	Independently.
Stairs			Stairs with crutches or handrails with assist, supervision or independently.
Assistive device for walking		Assess for type of device needed.	Receive device for home use.
Lower Body Dressing		Introduction to and practice use of dressing equipment if needed.	Continued practice with dressing equipment if needed.
Grooming & Hygiene		Standing or sitting at sink w/ assist, supervision or independently.	Independent grooming and hygiene.