FlowPilates and hip replacement (posterior approach)
This is how FlowMat builds pilates classes for a student with hip replacement (posterior approach). They are the app's real rules, reviewed by a medical committee: what isn't recommended is never suggested, and what needs care comes with a warning for the teacher.
500 exercises in the catalog
Guidance for the class
Exercises FlowMat does not suggest
These are 27 of the catalog's exercises that FlowMat keeps out of the class when this condition is present.
and 15 more in the app's catalog.
Exercises that come with a warning
Examples of exercises that do appear, with the guidance the teacher gets.
Keep the knee at hip height and avoid crossing the elbow past the operated side.
Place a pillow between your knees and avoid letting the operated hip rotate inward.
Raise the leg only to 90° of hip flexion, without pulling further.
Avoid pulling the knee toward your chest beyond 90° of hip flexion.
Bring the knee to your chest only up to hip height, not beyond 90°.
Lift the leg only to 90° of hip flexion, without forcing it higher.
Keep hip flexion moderate and avoid crossing or rotating the leg.
Don't cross the top leg in front of your body; keep the hip in a neutral position.
Keep the leg straight and open only to a comfortable range, without crossing toward the midline.
Avoid crossing your legs tightly; sit on a cushion with less hip flexion or use a chair if needed.
Don't cross your legs while sitting; use a chair or extend your legs forward and limit hip flexion.
Keep the knee opening soft and controlled; stop if you feel tension in the operated hip.
and 118 more in the app's catalog.
Medical clearance
- It asks for medical clearance if it is within the last 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do pilates with hip replacement (posterior approach)?
It depends on each person and on what their treating doctor says. FlowMat does not replace that judgment: it helps the teacher plan the class, avoiding what isn't recommended with hip replacement (posterior approach) and flagging what needs care.
What does FlowMat do with exercises that are not recommended?
It never suggests them when building the class, and they don’t show up as a replacement when you swap an exercise either.
Can I change the class FlowMat builds?
Yes. You can swap, remove, add or reorder exercises and adjust the reps. The catalog only offers exercises that are safe for the student.