“How long is physical therapy after hip fracture?”

Once the fracture has healed, physical therapy should last maybe 6 weeks.

Hello, The duration of physical therapy after a hip fracture can vary depending on several factors, including the severity of the fracture, individual recovery progress, and the recommendations of your healthcare team. Typically, post-hip fracture physical therapy can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months. It aims to help you regain strength, mobility, and independence in your daily activities. Your physical therapist will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan and will continually assess your progress. They will gradually adjust the therapy duration based on your improvement. It's essential to follow your therapist's guidance and continue with any recommended exercises at home to optimize your recovery. Your healthcare provider can provide specific information regarding the expected duration of your physical therapy based on your unique circumstances. Best regard. Tsai Chao MD

The length of therapy depends on the degree and complexity of injuries. Yet the method of therapy says more. The therapy must be focused on release of jammed-up soft tissue (muscle/fascia strain) for relief of pain and restoration of muscle flexibility/strength. The best and the only effective way for recovery is done internally by the body itself via light touch on the injured sites to initiate self-healing. With this method, recovery can be accomplished after 2-4 sessions. All other treatments are not effective to resolve injuries, such as medications, injections, hot/cold therapy including laser, massage including vibration, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, manipulation, stretching, strengthening, etc. Stretching/strengthening an injury is detrimental and should be avoided. Otherwise it may require 2-3 months (20 or more sessions) and the recovery still remains incomplete. 

Typically 10-14 days of inpatient Rehab @ an inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital depending on age and co-morbidities. Then outpatient physical therapy for a few weeks.

Typically 8-12 weeks, depends on severity of fracture, weight bearing status and other factors