Can I Squat After Hip Replacement?

Squatting after hip replacement is a common concern for Indian patients because daily activities may involve low seating, toilets, prayer, household work and floor-level movement. The answer depends on hip stability, surgical approach, flexibility, muscle control, implant position and surgeon-specific precautions.

Key Guidance

• Do not start deep squatting unless your surgeon specifically allows it.

• Deep bending and twisting may be unsafe in early recovery or high-risk hips.

• Modified squatting, if allowed, should be resumed gradually with support.

Related reading: Life After Hip Replacement and Hip Replacement Risks and Complications

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