“Is there physical therapy after hip replacement?”
I will have hip replacement surgery. I want to get well soon after that. Is there physical therapy after hip replacement?
12 Answers
Yes.
Yes, one should participate in PT after a hip replacement. It can help healing and prevent further loss of function. Manage the pain and follow the recommendations from the surgeon.
Yes.
Yes, Physical Therapy is very helpful for you after your surgery
Yes there are several levels of physical therapy and no matter how quickly you recover from the surgical scars, the surgery affects different muscles so please make sure you go through all the levels of therapy. If you will be going home right away, home health therapy is the starting point with a transition to out patient. Hope you recover quickly!
Yes, there is. Depending on whether an anterior or posterior approach is used by your surgeon, you will need physical therapy. The goals are to increase your balance, strength, and improve your ambulatory speed and distance.
Yes, I do offer physical therapy following a hip replacement. Treatment typically involves soft tissue and scar massage/mobilization and muscle retraining to prevent post-operative compensations.
Dr. Kristen Fogle, PT, DPT
Dr. Kristen Fogle, PT, DPT
Physical therapy is an integral part of recovery following hip or knee replacement surgery. Those who improve the most seem to do so with a dedicated and carefully scripted program of rehabilitation and functional restoration. Typically, the surgeons use therapists with whom they have familiarity and with whom they have documented high levels of success. The PT program typically lasts several weeks and may include at-home programs including those conducted at outside facilities. Please communicate your concerns with your surgeon.
Good luck!
Kenneth D. Candido, M.D.
Good luck!
Kenneth D. Candido, M.D.
Yes, physical therapy is a vital part of the rehabilitation after a hip replacement.
Yes. Most patients need some form of physical therapy after hip replacement surgery. Some patients go to an inpatient rehabilitation facility. Others go home with home physical therapy. Eventually, most transition to an outpatient facility. Total time for rehabilitation varies from 1-3 months depending on the patient.
Yes! Even though there are many techniques to perform a hip surgery, therapy is still recommended afterwards. During surgery, your muscles lose strength, so therapy helps with that. Certain motions may be limited for a time period after surgery depending on the technique used. Ask your surgeon what approach (s)he will be using as that will determine if you have motion restrictions. Therapy will also help with enforcing these restrictions to help you better recover and get the most success out of your surgery.
Yes, a minimum of 6 weeks.
