Hip Fracture Bed Exercises Week 1

After a hip fracture, bed rest is common in the first week. Gentle exercises prevent stiffness and blood clots. For bedbound elderly in Jaipur, start with glute squeezes and ankle pumps. These build strength without stressing the hip. Get a physio assessment first. A physiotherapist checks fracture stability, pain, and fitness before clearing moves.

At Trivayu Physio Center in Vaishali Nagar, our team guides post hip fracture rehab. Early mobility supports recovery. These exercises suit home or clinic use under supervision. They promote circulation and reduce swelling. Physios watch for uneven leg length or hip rotation issues.

Focus on safe hip exercises after fracture. Do them lying down. Stop if pain increases. In week 1, stay non-weight bearing to protect bone healing.

What Are Hip Fracture Bed Exercises in Week 1?

Hip fracture bed exercises in week 1 keep joints moving lightly. They prevent leg and hip stiffness during bed rest. For bedbound elderly, this lowers clot risk and aids hip surgery recovery. Inactivity raises deep vein thrombosis risk in legs, so these activate the calf pump to return blood to the heart. Looking for a Physiotherapy Near Me? Our team in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur can assess you in person.

These avoid weight on the fracture site. They boost blood flow and muscle tone. In Jaipur, patients start them soon after injury or surgery, if cleared. A physio demonstrates, corrects posture, and adjusts reps.

Glute squeezes and ankle pumps lead. Add knee presses and heel slides if pain allows. Visit Trivayu Physio Center Vaishali Nagar for a check. Our physios tailor plans, considering age-related factors like weaker bones.

Why Glute Squeezes Help After Hip Fracture

Glute squeezes are isometric. They tighten buttock muscles without joint movement. Safe for week 1. Glutes stabilise the pelvis, preventing hip drop on the unfractured side.

Benefits: better circulation and glute strength. Counters bed rest weakness. For elderly, supports posture. Weak glutes can cause back pain later.

Step-by-Step Glute Squeezes

1. Lie flat on back. Legs straight. Pillow under knees if comfortable.
2. Breathe in to relax.
3. Breathe out, squeeze buttocks. Hold 5 seconds. Feel pelvis lift slightly without leg move.
4. Relax 5 seconds.
5. Repeat 8-10 times. Progress holds if easy.

Do 2-3 sets daily. No hip pain. Consult physio if unsure. Avoid arching back—keep it flat.

Ankle Pumps for Bedbound Hip Fracture Recovery

Ankle pumps flex and point feet. Improves calf pump action on bed rest. Fights swelling and clots. Each pump squeezes calf veins for venous return. More on Ankle Pain Treatment and how we assess it.

Suitable for Jaipur homes or clinics. Elderly with hip fractures gain from daily practice. Maintains ankle mobility, prevents contractures.

How to Do Ankle Pumps

• Lie on back, legs straight. Pillow under unbroken leg if needed.
• Point toes away (plantar flexion), pull towards shins (dorsiflexion).
• 10 times slowly. Knee straight.
• Rest 30 seconds. Shake legs if stiff.
• 2-3 sets, 3 times daily. Increase to 15 reps.

Breathe steadily. Stop calf cramps, stretch gently. Physios pair with breathing for oxygen flow.

More Gentle Leg Movements: Knee Presses and Heel Slides

Knee presses: Lie on back, hands on kneecap of unbroken leg. Press knee down, hold 5 seconds, relax. 8-10 reps, 2 sets. Activates quads, fights thigh weakness.

Heel slides: Slide heel of unbroken leg towards buttocks, bend knee slightly, slide back. Small motion, 10 cm max. 8 reps, twice daily. Maintains knee and hip flexor length.

Physio tests range first. In clinic, use mirrors for alignment. Stop if fractured hip shifts.

Full Routine: Glute Squeezes, Ankle Pumps and More for Week 1

Combine for full routine. Morning, afternoon, evening. 15-20 minutes spread out.

1. Ankle pumps: 2 sets of 10 reps each way.
2. Glute squeezes: 2 sets of 8-10 reps.
3. Knee presses: 2 sets of 8 reps on unbroken leg.
4. Heel slides: 5-8 reps if cleared.
5. Deep breaths: In 4, out 6, 5 times.

Breathe out on effort. Track pain 0-10 scale. Stop above 4. Manual Therapy complements if pain persists. Get in-person check at Trivayu before advancing.

Post Hip Fracture Rehab Progression and What to Expect

After week 1, assess sitting tolerance. Transfers to chair with help. Exercises evolve to bridges or standing shifts, supervised. Physios monitor healing via pain and strength. You may also find Balance Exercises After Hip Fracture in Jaipur useful.

For bedbound elderly, add quad sets: tighten front thigh, hold 5 seconds. Prevents knee sag. Phase lasts until X-ray clearance. In Jaipur, family learns cues like “stop if grimace.”

Electrotherapy reduces pain signals. Recovery varies. Consistent practice speeds gains; clinic checks catch setbacks.

When to Seek Physio Help in Jaipur for Hip Fractures

Contact if pain worsens, swelling grows, numbness starts, dizziness, breathing issues, leg colour changes. Fever or calf tenderness: urgent.

Trivayu Physio Center: Vaishali Nagar at 204, 2nd Floor, Om Tower, Gandhi Path Road, Nemi Nagar. Also Vidyadhar Nagar, Rangoli Gardens. Dr. Jyoti Choudhary leads, 17+ years in sports and orthopaedics. Serves Rajasthan Senior Women’s Cricket Team.

Dr. Hritika Choudhary handles electrotherapy and post-op rehab. Tools like Class IV High Power Laser Therapy aid recovery. Book assessment: 45-minute sessions with history, tests, demo, home plan.

Common questions

What are safe bed exercises after hip fracture week 1?

Glute squeezes, ankle pumps, knee presses, heel slides. Prevent stiffness without load. Confirm with physio. Start slow.

How to do glute squeezes with hip fracture?

Lie flat, squeeze buttocks 5 seconds, relax. 8-10 reps, 2-3 sets daily. No leg bend. Back neutral.

Are ankle pumps good for bedbound hip fracture patients?

Yes, boost blood flow, cut clot risk. 10 reps up-down, multiple times daily. Pair with toe wiggles.

When to start exercises after hip fracture in Jaipur?

Day 1-2 post-surgery if doctor approves. Physio at Trivayu assesses, starts 2 exercises.

Can I do hip fracture bed exercises at home?

Yes, with guidance. Home visits available. Monitor closely, video for review.

Who should guide early hip fracture rehab in Vaishali Nagar?

Registered physios at Trivayu. Ensure safe progress, adjust for comorbidities.

What if I feel no progress after week 1?

Book physio check. Test strength, add next phase.

These support rehab for bedbound elderly. Progress needs oversight. In Jaipur, elevate legs post-exercise.

Book at Trivayu Physio Center today. WhatsApp +91 90570 65065 or call.

When to see a doctor, not a physiotherapist

Physiotherapy is not the right first step for everything. Seek medical assessment promptly if any of the following apply to you:

• Pain following a significant fall, road accident or other major injury
• Fever, chills or feeling generally unwell alongside the pain
• Weakness that is getting worse, or numbness that is spreading

If you lose control of your bladder or bowels, develop numbness around the groin, or have chest pain or breathlessness, treat it as an emergency and go to hospital.

Safety limits and when this does not apply

• Any exercise that sharply increases your pain, or leaves it raised the following morning, is too much for now.
• Electrotherapy and laser therapy have their own restrictions, including pacemakers, pregnancy and treatment over a known tumour. Your physiotherapist screens for these before use.
• This article is general information. It is not an assessment of your problem, and it cannot account for your medical history, medication or imaging.

A patient's experience

Truly thankful to Dr. Jyoti Choudhary and the entire team of Trivayu Physio Centre for their genuine care, humble behaviour, and excellent treatment.

Mahesh Dhaka, Google review

This is one patient's own account, published with consent on our reviews page. It describes their experience, not a predicted outcome. Individual results vary.

References

1. WHO: Musculoskeletal health
2. WHO: Rehabilitation
3. NHS: Physiotherapy

How this article was produced

• Evidence. Guidance on musculoskeletal pain here follows the 3 sources listed under References above.
• Clinical experience. Practical points on what tends to help in the clinic reflect the experience of the Trivayu physiotherapy team in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, and are not the same as trial evidence.
• Opinion. Where we suggest a preference or an approach, that is our clinical judgement. Other qualified clinicians may reasonably differ.
• Author. Dr. Ajit Choudhary, B.P.T.
• Published. 13 September 2026.