Advice after your nerve block for surgery
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Hip bends in bed
- Lie on your back with your legs straight.
- Slide your foot up the bed to bend your hip and knee, then slide it back down to straighten.
- A plastic bag or slide sheet under your foot can help.
- 10 reps x3 a day
Leg out to the side lying
- Lie flat on your back. Gently slide your affected leg out to the side, then return it to the centre.
- A plastic bag or slide sheet under your foot can help.
- 10 reps x3 a day
Hip march (standing)
- Hold onto a stable support.
- Lift your affected leg forward, bending the hip and knee.
- Hold briefly, then lower slowly.
- 10 reps x3 a day
Leg out to the side (standing)
- Hold onto a support.
- Keep your leg straight and lift your affected leg out to the side.
- Keep your body upright, pelvis still, and toes facing forward.
- Hold briefly, then lower slowly.
- 10 reps x3 a day
Leg out behind (standing)
- Hold a support and stand tall.
- Keeping your leg straight, move your affected leg backwards behind you.
- Keep your body upright and avoid leaning forward.
- Return to starting position.
- 10 reps x3 a day
Contact us
If you have any queries relating to this information, please contact the Physiotherapy service.
About this information
Service:
Physiotherapy
Reference:
BB/051
Approval date:
1 April 2026
Review date:
1 April 2029
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This page provides general information only. It is developed by clinical staff and is reviewed regularly every 3 years for accuracy. For personal advice about your health, or if you have any concerns, please speak to your doctor.