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RxBot AI Coaching Use Case: Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

This program was designed using RxBot your AI Coaching Assistant inside CoachRx. Learn more about RxBot here.

Are you working with a client who's returning to exercise after a hip replacement? Let's explore how RxBot can help you design a safe, effective program for their gradual return to full activity.

Client Scenario: Post-Hip Replacement Recovery

Our client is in the post-rehabilitation phase following a hip replacement. They're ready to return to regular exercise but need a program that balances strength training, motor control improvement, and low-impact aerobic work to support their recovery.

Coach Inputs

Here's what we told RxBot:

  • Training days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

  • Program duration: 4 weeks, starting August 19, 2024

  • Goals: Improve motor control, build strength, improve aerobic base

  • Special considerations: Post-hip replacement rehabilitation, gradual return to full activity

  • Schedule: Resistance training on Monday, Thursday, Saturday; Aerobic work on Tuesday.

RxBot In Action

We prompted RxBot with the following:

"Create a 4-week program beginning August 19, 2024, targeting strength building and developing a powerlifting-specific program focusing on the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Ensure that compound lifts are on separate days. Tailor the program for a powerlifter aiming to improve their lifts in competition."

RxBot's Program Summary

RxBot designed a program tailored for our post-hip replacement client:

"This four-week program is designed for a client returning to exercise post-hip replacement. Emphasizing motor control and strength building through resistance training on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, combined with low-impact aerobic work on Tuesday, helps improve aerobic base and supports recovery. Each workout progresses in intensity and complexity while catering specifically to the client's rehabilitation needs and priorities, focusing on single-arm push exercises, upper body mobility, and core stability."

Program Overview

Here's a snapshot of how RxBot structured the weekly training:

  • Monday: Resistance training with focus on motor control

  • Tuesday: Low-impact aerobic work

  • Thursday: Resistance training emphasizing strength building

  • Saturday: Resistance training with a mix of motor control and strength exercises

Initial RxBot Program Design 

Initial RxBot Program Design Continued

Calendar View

RxBot Design Applied to Client Calendar

Coach Adjustments

After reviewing RxBot's program, we made some fine-tuning:

  1. Adjusted time domains for core exercises to better align with the client's current capabilities

  2. Modified exercise selection for core and pulling exercises to ensure hip-friendly movements

  3. Reformatted some exercises into supersets to optimize workout efficiency

  4. Added specific hip rehabilitation exercises to complement the general program

Key Takeaways

  1. Safety First: RxBot successfully created a program that prioritizes the client's post-surgery needs while gradually increasing activity.

  2. Balanced Approach: The program effectively combines strength training, motor control work, and low-impact aerobic exercise.

  3. Progression: RxBot designed a plan that allows for gradual increases in intensity and complexity over the 4-week period.

How This Helps Coaches

  1. Specialized Programming: RxBot provides a solid foundation for rehabilitation-focused training, saving you research time.

  2. Customization: The AI-generated program offers a starting point that you can easily adjust based on your client's specific needs and progress.

  3. Comprehensive Planning: RxBot considers multiple aspects of recovery, including strength, motor control, and cardiovascular fitness.

Your Turn to Leverage RxBot

Ready to design your own post-rehabilitation program or tackle other specialized training needs? With RxBot, you're equipped to create safe, effective, and personalized programs efficiently.

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