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8 hip replacement exercises for recovery after surgery

Try these gentle hip replacement exercises to support recovery, improve strength, restore movement, and help you ease back into daily activities.

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Published Date: Oct 28, 2025
Person in navy t-shirt lying on light gray modern sofa with rolled towel under knees, practicing hip replacement exercises
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1. Glute set

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2. Ankle pumps

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3. Quad sets

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4. Heel slides

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5. Diaphragmatic breathing

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6. Supine hip abduction

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7. Short arc quad

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8. Knee extension

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Table of Contents
What is hip replacement surgery — and who may need one?
8 hip replacement exercises to do after surgery
1. Glute set
2. Ankle pumps
3. Quad sets
4. Heel slides
5. Diaphragmatic breathing
6. Supine hip abduction
7. Short arc quad
8. Knee extension
Benefits of hip replacement exercises post-surgery
Safety tips to keep in mind
How Hinge Health can help you
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