Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for participation in the study
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
Sixty years old and older | Hip fracture |
Diagnosis of osteoarthritis | Postoperative complications: dislocation, infection, cardiovascular |
Primary unilateral total hip replacement | Revision arthroplasty |
No physical therapy performed within 2 months prior to surgery | Neuromuscular disease that compromises motor function |
Unable to attend the physical therapy sessions at the study institution | |
Refusal to participate |