To get the best experience while viewing this site, it is recommended that you upgrade to a modern browser version of Chrome or Firefox.

You may do so by clicking on one of these icons:


southern new mexico surgery center
 
  •  

    		•   
    Health Library Explorer
    A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A-Z Listings Contact Us
    Related Reading

    Post-Hip Replacement: Heel Slides, Abduction, Adduction

    The following exercises can be done in bed. Some help improve blood flow. Others help build strength. Your physical therapist or surgeon may give you special instructions. Repeat each exercise  10 times. Do them at least  3 times each day. Count out loud with each exercise to avoid holding your breath.

    Heel slides

    • Keep the heel of your operated leg on the bed. Then slide the heel toward your buttocks as far as you comfortably can.

    • Hold for 5 seconds. Then slide your heel back to the starting position.

      Leg from knee down showing heel slides.

    Abduction/adduction

    • Start with your feet slightly apart. Keeping your knee and foot pointing toward the ceiling, slowly slide your operated leg out to the side.

    • Slide your leg back to its starting position without crossing the midline of your body.

      Legs from waist down showing abduction/adduction.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Elizabeth Oswald PT DPT
    Online Medical Reviewer: Marianne Fraser MSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
    Date Last Reviewed: 4/1/2024
    © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
    horizontal line

    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

    Copyright © The StayWell Company, LLC. except where otherwise noted.
    Disclaimer