About Hip Replacement Recovery
Physical therapy is essential before and after hip replacement surgery. A structured rehab program accelerates recovery, restores full mobility and strength, and helps you return to the activities you love, whether that’s hiking, cycling, or simply moving pain-free.
Expected Recovery Window
Early mobility: 1–2 weeks post-op. Daily activities: 6–12 weeks. Sport (hiking, cycling): 3–6 months. Full recovery timeline varies by age, fitness level, and activity goals.
Common Symptoms
Before surgery: groin or hip pain with walking or weight-bearing; stiffness and reduced range of motion; pain that interrupts sleep; reduced quality of life with daily activities. After surgery: post-operative pain and swelling; limited hip mobility; weakness in the surgical leg; fear of movement or dislocation.
Common Causes
Hip replacement is typically performed for end-stage osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, or hip fractures that have not responded to conservative management. Most recipients are adults over 50, though younger active adults may require it following trauma or dysplasia.
How We Treat Hip Replacement Recovery
We offer a continuum of care from surgical prehab through every phase of post-op recovery. Prehab focuses on quad strength, hip mobility, and movement education. Post-op PT progresses through protected mobilisation, strength rebuilding, balance and gait training, and ultimately return to sport or activity. Mariel's experience with post-surgical rehab and Debra's story of hip replacement recovery speak to what’s possible with the right programme.
