What are the dislocation precautions for my hip (positions I should avoid)?
You should avoid flexing (bending) at the hip more than 90 degrees. Avoid low chairs and furniture because they require too much bending at the hip in order to get up. If you must reach to the floor when seated, always reach between your legs, not to the outside. Use an elevated toilet seat to avoid excessive bending of the hip. If possible, use a chair with arms. The arms provide leverage to push you up to the standing position. When sitting, position your legs so that you can see your inner thigh, calf and foot (not the outside). If your physician orders different precautions, you will be instructed on them by your physical therapist.
