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Exercises *These should be performed as tolerated, if too painful stop.

Hip Abduction/Adduction (slide heels in and out)

Stand/Hold onto your walker or a stable surface for balance. Keep knee straight, move operative/non-operative leg outward. Hold 2-3 seconds, slowly relax. Return to start position.

(circle “operative” or “non-operative” leg based on surgeon’s post op precautions)

Slide leg kickout

Lie on back or stand. Slide leg out to the side and return to the center. Keep toes

pointed up and knees straight. Repeat 10 times (each leg), 2 times per day.

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