Theraband resistance on affected side - Adduction (start very low resistance)
Superman
Theraband resistance on affected side - Flexion (start very low resistance)
Abduction isometrics
Theraband resistance on affected side - Extension (start very low resistance)
Theraband resistance on affected side - Abduction (start very low resistance)
Other Exercises Week 2
Standard stationary bike without resistance (10 min. if tolerated; no more than 90 degrees of hip flexion)
Pool exercises (water walking, range of motion, march steps, lateral steps, backward walking, mini-squats, heel raises, hamstring and hip flexor stretches)
Week 3Phase 1
Initial Exercise (Weeks 1-3)
Seated physioball progression - hip flexion to 90 degrees
Leg raise - Abduction
Goals of Phase 1
Leg raise - Extension
Criteria for progression to Phase 2
Minimal range of motion limitations with internal rotation, extension and abduction>
Normalized heel to toe gait with two crutches (50% weight bearing)
Other Exercises Week 3
Active range of motion with gradual end range stretch within tolerance
Leg press (minimal resistance, gradually increasing resistance to patient tolerance)
Standing theraband - Flexion
Superman (quadriped position)
Standing theraband - Extension
Standing theraband - Abduction
Standing heel raises
Standing theraband - Adduction
Goals of Phase 2
Protect integrity of repaired tissue
Increase range of motion
Normalize gait with no crutches
Progressively increase muscle strength
Single leg bridges/stabilization/alternate kickouts
Criteria for progression to Phase 3
105 degrees of flexion; 20 degrees of external rotation>
Pain-free/normal gait pattern
Hip flexion strength >60% of the uninvolved side
Hip adduction, extension, internal and external rotation strength >70% of the uninvolved side
Other Exercises Week 6
Gradually wean off crutches if no gait deviations
Passive range of motion (gradually incorporate gentle external rotation and flexion sort of pain; limit to 20 degrees of ER and 105 degrees of flexion)