hip replacement precautions

Office Seating After Hip Surgery: Assessment and Fit

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Fit the chair to the individual care plan. Do not derive a universal height or angle, stack cushions or test a difficult transfer to choose the chair. Written from a family caregiver perspective. The operator supports an older mother with rheumatic, spinal and knee problems and is not a medical professional. No independent clinical review … Read more

Getting Into an SUV After Hip Surgery: Planning Your Transfer

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An SUV is not automatically easier to enter after hip surgery. The actual seat, doorway, prescribed weight-bearing limits, and help available all matter. Arrange an assessment of your intended vehicle with your physiotherapist or occupational therapist before discharge or the next necessary trip. This article prepares that conversation; it does not teach a transfer or … Read more