The rehabilitation therapist will come to see you on the first day after your surgery and will teach you the safe way to get out of bed to prevent injuring or dislocating the hip.You will be told to put about 1/3 of your weight on your operated leg.You will also learn how to use a walker to raise your body to a standing position.You will be amazed at how quickly you will be walking.
You will have a visit from the rehabilitation therapist daily to practice walking and doing exercises.You will be encouraged to sit in a chair a couple of times a day.
Towards the end of your stay in the hospital, you will be tought to use crutches and yo go up and down stairs.