Table 1.

Conditions for the first two phases of a general protocol for Total Hip Replacement (THR protocol). ROM, Range Of Motion.

Phase	Recommended Exercises	Patient Classification
I	Hip Flexion ROM 60 Hip Abduction ROM 20 Hip Extension ROM 20 Soft Squats	(ROM Flexion < 60 OR ROM Abduction < 20 OR ROM Extension < 20) AND Moderate General Pain (VAS ≤ 6)
II	Hip Flexion ROM 90 Hip Abduction ROM 20 Hip Extension ROM 30 Soft Squats	(60 ≤ ROM Flexion AND 20 ≤ ROM Extension) AND (ROM Flexion < 90 OR ROM Abduction < 20 OR ROM Extension < 30) AND Mild General Pain (VAS ≤ 2)