Exercise and physiotherapy

Walking and the exercises provided by your physiotherapist are the main focus early in recovery. Exercises commonly include controlled hip movement and standing hip abduction while holding a stable surface. Complete your prescribed exercises two or three times each day unless advised otherwise.

Progress should be steady rather than rushed. Do not force through significant pain. Most people gradually reduce their use of crutches as comfort, strength and walking quality improve.

Avoid heavy exercise or heavy loading for approximately three months. Angus or your physiotherapist will guide you on when and how to increase resistance and return to more demanding activity.