Functional mobility restrictions following total hip arthroplasty requiring progressive strengthening, gait training, and ROM restoration within surgical precautions.
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| Patient will ambulate 150 feet on level surfaces with a rolling walker and supervision demonstrating hip precaution compliance. |
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| Patient will ascend/descend 4 stairs with a handrail and step-to pattern with contact guard assist within 2 minutes. |
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| Patient will perform sit-to-stand transfers from a standard-height chair independently while maintaining posterior hip precautions. |
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| Patient will demonstrate 4/5 hip abductor strength on the operative side as measured by manual muscle testing. |
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| Patient will achieve active hip flexion ROM of 90 degrees on the operative side without compensatory movement patterns. |
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| Patient will demonstrate independence in home exercise program with 100% accuracy of technique across all 6 prescribed exercises. |
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