Patient/caregiver was instructed upon lifestyle measures for individuals with history of hip replacement as follows: Avoid performing any activities that involve bending down at the hip, at least during the initial phase of hip replacement surgery. Avoid activities, such as, bending or leaning forward, while attempting to sit down or taking a shower. Avoid bending down to pick dropped items from the floor. This can not only result in dislodgement of the artificial joint, but also compromise [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon lifestyle measures for individuals with history of hip replacement as follows: Avoid sitting in furniture with low seat, especially during the immediate phase after hip replacement surgery. Sitting too low can lead to excessive bending or flexing at the surgical hip, compromising the integrity and dislodging the newly replaced hip joint. Using furniture with elevated seat or using blankets to elevate the furniture seat artificially can help prevent excessive flexing at the surgical [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon lifestyle measures for individuals with history of hip replacement as follows: The medium lifespan of an artificial hip joint is about 15-20 years. The artificial hip joint can be subjected to regular wear & tear and any undue stress on the joint can lead to shortened lifespan of the joint. Individuals undergoing a hip replacement must take the following precautions to reduce the stress on the artificial joint, and thereby, prolong the lifespan [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon exercises to help after hip replacement surgery as follows: Pain in the surgical joint can be a deterrent for participation in the therapy session. Taking a pain medication 30 minutes before the exercise schedule can help with better pain control and improved compliance with therapy. Placing an ice pack on the hip joint for 30 minutes before and after the therapy session can add to control of pain and swelling in the joint. [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon exercises to help after hip replacement surgery as follows: Pain in the surgical joint can be a deterrent for participation in the therapy session. Taking a pain medication 30 minutes before the exercise schedule can help with better pain control and improved compliance with therapy. Placing an ice pack on the hip joint for 30 minutes before and after the therapy session can add to control of pain and swelling in the joint. [...]