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A low-impact strength + mobility routine to support hip fracture recovery (about 25 minutes).
Intermediate Hip Fracture Recovery
A low-impact strength + mobility routine to support hip fracture recovery (about 25 minutes).
Warm-Up
Gentle activation. Improve circulation and wake up hip/leg muscles without stressing the joint.
Strength Circuit A
Controlled tempo. Use a chair for sit-to-stand; stop 1–2 reps before form breaks.
Gait Support
Strength and gait support. Hold onto a stable surface for standing exercises. Keep pelvis level.
Balance Practice
Stay tall, light grip on support if needed. Switch lead foot each round.
Cool-Down
Mobility and stretch. Gentle stretching to reduce stiffness after strengthening.
Every Exercise Targets Fracture-Site Stability
Glute bridges and clamshells directly load the gluteus medius and maximus — the muscles most responsible for protecting the repaired hip joint during weight transfer. Quad sets and heel slides reactivate the quadriceps without compressive joint loading, rebuilding the neuromuscular control that atrophies fastest post-fracture.
Hip Fracture Recovery Demands Relearning Trust
The hardest adaptation after a hip fracture isn't strength — it's overcoming protective muscle guarding that persists long after bone healing. Tandem stance and march in place specifically retrain single-leg proprioception and vestibular confidence, the two factors most predictive of fall prevention and functional independence.
Sequenced Loading for Bone-Safe Progression
This routine follows a proximal-to-distal activation sequence: breathing and ankle pumps prime circulation before any load reaches the hip. Sit-to-stand is the cornerstone functional milestone — as it becomes easier, increase chair height incrementally to add controlled eccentric demand without changing the movement pattern.