Table 3.

Gym/aquatic program

Gym/aquatic program	Aim	Description	Timeframes	Frequency
Stationary cycling	To improve hip range of motion	Upright bike with high seat to avoid hip flexion past 90 degrees. Initially 15 mins at moderate intensity	Session 2 onwards (Session 3 if have microfracture)	2 × weekly
Walking in pool	To maintain cardiovascular fitness and improve hip range of motion	Walking at chest depth, forwards, straight lines only. 10 mins for FOC or labral repair, 5 mins for microfracture or ligamentum teres repair	Session 2 onwards (session 3 if have microfracture)	2 × weekly
Swimming	To maintain/regain cardiovascular fitness	No kicking until 6–8 weeks post-surgery, 500 m – 1 km	Session 2 onwards (session 3 if have microfracture)	2 × weekly
Cross trainer	To maintain/regain cardiovascular fitness	Initially 15mins at moderate intensity	Session 2 onwards (Session 3 if have microfracture)	2 × weekly
Squats	To improve lower limb strength and function	3 sets of 10 repetitions, working at “moderately hard” on modified Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)	Session 6 onwards	2 × weekly
Lunges
Leg press
Leg extensions
Hamstring curls