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This research aims to evaluate the benefits of structured postoperative exercise on muscle strength, function, and range of motion after total hip arthroplasty.

June 20, 2026BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersOpen Access

Does postoperative exercise after hip arthroplasty improve strength and function? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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ZYZeyu YeFuyang City People's Hospital SYS-S YuWenzhou Medical University LLLeming LiaoFuyang City People's Hospital

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Systematic review shows structured exercise enhances hip abduction strength post hip arthroplasty, suggesting potential benefits for recovery.

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This research aims to evaluate the benefits of structured postoperative exercise on muscle strength, function, and range of motion after total hip arthroplasty.
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials and prospective studies comparing structured exercise to standard care post-THA.
Twenty-two studies with 1,782 participants were included in the analysis.
Outcomes were analyzed for hip abduction strength, Harris Hip Score, and range of motion across different follow-up durations.
Significant improvements in hip abduction strength were observed in the short-term (SMD -0.78, 95% CI: -1.19 to -0.36) and mid-term (SMD -0.69, 95% CI: -1.10 to -0.29).
Harris Hip Score showed significant improvement at various time points up to 12 weeks, but long-term effects were uncertain (MD -17.94, 95% CI: -49.13 to 13.25).
No significant effect was found for hip flexion strength (SMD 0.10, 95% CI: -0.27 to 0.47), and range of motion analysis was inconclusive.

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Ye et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f11db0793dc1a5369e3 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-10107-5

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June 20, 2026BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersOpen Access

Does postoperative exercise after hip arthroplasty improve strength and function? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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ZYZeyu YeFuyang City People's Hospital SYS-S YuWenzhou Medical University LLLeming LiaoFuyang City People's Hospital

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Systematic review shows structured exercise enhances hip abduction strength post hip arthroplasty, suggesting potential benefits for recovery.

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the benefits of structured postoperative exercise on muscle strength, function, and range of motion after total hip arthroplasty.
Systematic review of randomized controlled trials and prospective studies comparing structured exercise to standard care post-THA.
Twenty-two studies with 1,782 participants were included in the analysis.
Outcomes were analyzed for hip abduction strength, Harris Hip Score, and range of motion across different follow-up durations.
Significant improvements in hip abduction strength were observed in the short-term (SMD -0.78, 95% CI: -1.19 to -0.36) and mid-term (SMD -0.69, 95% CI: -1.10 to -0.29).
Harris Hip Score showed significant improvement at various time points up to 12 weeks, but long-term effects were uncertain (MD -17.94, 95% CI: -49.13 to 13.25).
No significant effect was found for hip flexion strength (SMD 0.10, 95% CI: -0.27 to 0.47), and range of motion analysis was inconclusive.

Cite This Study

Ye et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f11db0793dc1a5369e3 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-10107-5

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