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The patient is usually kept in the hospital for 3 to 10 days, depending on how well the
patient heals after surgery (Hip Injuries and Disorders). In which case the patient is then given
instructions to the use of crutches or a walker. Rehabilitation exercises should be started almost
immediately, so that there is no further atrophy to the muscles of the lower extremity. The goals
for the patient is to reduce swelling, reduce pain, learn proper ambulation techniques, and restore
For the patient to move to the Phase II, he must have decreased swelling, decreased pain,
be able to use crutches or walker with out any complications, and have restored slight ROM. To
measure these goals, a pain scale needs to be established and reported each day to be sure the
pain is going down, girth measurements need to be measured and compared to previous
treatments to be sure that swelling is being decreased, and ROM needs to be measured with a
goniometer compared to pre-operative ROM. By the end of this phase, the patient should not
need the use of crutches/walker at all times of the day. Another aspect to look into during this
phase is the motivation and confidence level the athlete is portraying. Be sure to evaluate these
conditions daily, so that the athlete does not become depressed because of the injury. After
passing each of the goals, the patient should be able to move on to Phase II of the rehabilitation
program.
This is the longest phase in the rehabilitation protocol, and it is probably the most
important. It is also probably the most important because it includes strengthening and
conditioning of the entire lower kinetic chain. In this phase, the patient must have slight, if any,
edema, light to mild pain, regain all ROM/flexibility for each joint in the lower extremity, regain
compared to the contralateral side. While completing the above goals, the patient should develop
A. ROM/Flexibility
2. Ankle pumps: 2 x 25
10. Exercycling (ROM using bike): backward motion 10-15 minutes progress to
B. Proprioception
C. Strengthening/Endurance
3. Heel raises (standing/sitting): 2-3 sets of 25; progress to using free weight or
weight machine
in each direction
9. Leg press: start with half then progress to full: PRE program
10. Hamstring curls using a machine: start off with using theraband or ankle
11. Standing hip ranges of motion (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction): start
off without weight then progress to ankle weight: 3 x 10 then, using a PRE
12. Hip bridges: 3x10: start off with athlete being on the floor, then progress to
13. Attach the athlete to a weight machine, add weight accordingly, have athlete
walk as far as the machine allows. The athlete should be able to control the
14. Have the athlete either ride a stationary bike, or walk on a treadmill for about
20 - 30 minutes/day
15. After completing the exercises for this phase, the athlete must also be
involved in stretching program. At the end of every session, the athlete must
work on stretching: the gastroc/soleus group, quads, hamstrings, hip flexors, and
16. Gait pattern should also be observed and corrected, as seen fit, on a daily
basis
For the athlete to be able to move on to Phase III, he must have reduced local symptoms,
and displayed adequate wound healing to be able to participate in at least part of the athlete’s
strength/endurance, and proprioception should have returned, so that the athlete can participate in
at least part of regular practice or conditioning sessions. Another aspect to look into during this
phase is the motivation and confidence level the athlete is portraying. Be sure to evaluate these
conditions daily, so that the athlete does not become depressed because of the injury. To be sure
the athlete is progressing, a measurement of each criteria should be done a couple of times a
week. Measure ROM/flexibility using a goniometer then compare to contralateral side, measure
proprioception by comparing to contralateral side or by timing the athlete, and measure strength
by performing manual muscle tests and compare to contralateral side. Endurance can be
observed daily while the athlete is performing the exercises, and also while he is on the
This phase of the rehabilitation program will test what has been done up until now.
During this phase the athlete will continue with completing exercises in the clinic, as well as
participating in a portion of practice or condition sessions. In this phase, the athlete must regain
confidence/motivation compared to where he/she was before the injury. The athlete should also
restore optimal overall physical fitness. This phase should give the athlete an opportunity to do
more sport specific activities. Also, normal gait pattern, during both walking and running,
1. If the athlete is still lacking ROM, he/she needs to complete this with the
assistance of the BAPS board in the standing and seated position. 25-50 reps in
each direction
2. After completing the exercises for this phase, the athlete must also be
involved in stretching program. At the end of every session, the athlete must
3. Gait pattern should also be observed and corrected, as seen fit, on a daily basis
B. Proprioception
exercises should portray sport specific activities the athlete may need while
C. Strength
2. Squats: PRE program; start off with light weight then adjust accordingly
program
D. Endurance
- Rotate these exercises it may not be necessary to do all these each day
4. Slide board
5. Jogging: start off slow then progress as the athlete’s endurance gets better
include it more that 2-3 days a week, and do not incorporate after a leg
workout routine. Progress accordingly, do not start off with something the
For the athlete to be able to move on to phase IV, the athlete must have regained all ROM
and proprioception the athlete had prior to the injury. Muscular strength and endurance should
be close (90-100 percent) to where the athlete was at prior to injury. The athlete’s overall
physical fitness should allow him/her to participate in a majority of the practice or conditioning
measure proprioception by comparing to contralateral side or by timing the athlete, and measure
strength by performing manual muscle tests and compare to contralateral side. Endurance can be
observed daily while the athlete is performing the exercises, and also while he/she is performing
any of the endurance exercises listed above. Another important factor is that the athlete MUST
have a release from his/her physician stating that the athlete has fulfilled the goals, and is
physically able to participate. Be sure that the athlete is mentally able to return to play.
During this phase the athlete should have completed a vast majority of the rehab
protocol. Exercises may still need to be done to maintain overall physical fitness. The athlete
should be at 100 percent, or better, compared to previous level of fitness. The hip should be
protected in any way seen fit, so that there is no chance for re-injury. This phase may last until