Hip replacement is major surgery, but it gives those suffering extreme joint pain and stiffness back their mobility 01 STRETCHING Water exercise allows you start rehabilitation even if you are notyet able to perform weight-bearing exercise 02 REGAINING STRENGTH Once you feel confident in the water and gain back some flexibility in your hips and legs, you work on regaining strength. 03 ENDURANCE/IMPACT Water jogging in deep water with the use of a flotation belt protects you from the effects of gravity while you build up endurance and improve your fitness levels.