Anterior Hip

Upper Body Strengthening ExercisesThis program is to be completed prior to your total joint replacement surgery and its’ purpose isto strengthen your arms.General Guidelines1. Stretch until resistance is comfortable but not stressful.2. Start with sets of 5 repetitions and work up to 20 repetitions.3. Breathe steadily.4. Exercises should be performed slowly to achieve the maximum benefit.5. To make exercises more challenging, move your hands closer together on the theraband.Diagonal Shoulder Extension1. Start with both hands over your head as shown below.2. Keeping one hand in place and your elbows straight, pull down with the other hand diagonallyacross your body.3. Return to the start position with both hands overhead.4. After repetitions are complete, repeat exercise using your other arm.