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| Total Hip Replacement |
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| Walking
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| Walking |
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| Step
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Lift your walking frame
and place it in front of you. |
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Be sure that all 4 legs
of the walking frame are on the floor. |
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| Step
2 |
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Lean on the walking frame
and let it support you. |
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Step forward with your operated
leg. |
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| Step
3 |
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Hold on to your walking
frame with both hands. |
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Step forward with your unoperated
leg |
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| Sitting |
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| Step
1 |
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Sit on firm chairs with
high seats, straight back and armrests. |
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Step backward till you feel
the back of your legs touching the chair. |
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2 |
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Release your hands from
the walking frame. |
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Reach back and
hold on to the armrests. |
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Lower yourself
slowly onto the seat. |
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Keep your operated
leg in front of you. |
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3 |
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Sit on the edge of the seat
first. |
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Use the armrests for support
as you slide back in the chair. |
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