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Old Female with Hip Replacement due to Fracture and Arthritis in Knees and Feet

We developed the following basic resistance training exercise program for the client that included weight training and stretching exercises. I selected the following 6 exercises that could be used to improve strength / flexibility / mobility of our client’s hip, knee, and thigh. These exercises would develop strength, and flexibility in the quadriceps also.

List of session activities

1. Extension and Curl:

* Straightening and bending right and left legs using a maximum of 2 kg weight

3×10 @ 1 kg resistance

2. Abduction and Adduction: Abduction and adduction of right and left legs.

3×10 @ 1 kg resistance

  • Slide your leg out to the side as far as you can and then back.
  • Repeat 10 times.

3. Leg Press: Stretching, straightening and bending of right and left legs with a maximum of 1 kg weight

3×10 @ 1 kg resistance

4. Hamstring Curls / Standing Knee Raises

Hamstring Curls

  • Stand with both hands resting on a sturdy surface like a table or chair.
  • Lift one heel off the floor and move it toward your butt.
  • Squeeze the muscles in the back of your leg while you hold this position.
  • Lower your foot back to the floor.
  • Hold 15 secs, and repeat 5 times for each leg.

Standing Knee Raises

  • Hold any firm frame like table or chair and lift your operated leg toward your chest.
  • Do not lift your knee higher than your waist.
  • Hold for 2 or 3 counts.
  • Put your leg down.
  • Repeat 3 x 10 times.

5. Resistance Band Exercise:

  • Sit on the chair and use resistance band to lift right and left legs up and down
  • Repeat 10 times for each leg.

6. Standing Hip Abduction and Extensions

Standing Hip Abduction

  • Be sure your hip, knee and foot are pointing straight forward. Keep your body straight.
  • Hold any firm surface like table or chair and lift your leg out to the side.
  • Slowly lower your leg so your foot is back on the floor.
  • Repeat 3 x 10 times.

Standing Hip Extensions

  • Lift your operated leg backward slowly.
  • Try to keep your back straight.
  • Hold for 2 or 3 counts.
  • Return your foot to the floor.
  • Repeat 3 x 10 times.

***After finishing the all exercises, walk up and down the room unaided if able/safe for 10 minutes.