Hip surgery rehabilitation
Hip replacement surgery is the second most common joint replacement surgery after knee replacements. Hip surgery and rehabilitation is required for those suffering from post-accident trauma or hip arthritis (wear and tear of your hip joint) Hip replacement is a significant surgery and must be contemplated cautiously. Chronic hip pain together with mobility issues on a daily basis are reasons to consider this surgery. This surgery involves removing and replacing the diseased cartilage and bone of the hip joint. The normal hip joint is known as a ball and socket joint and both these joints will be replaced with an artificial one.
Method we follow to help you recover
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation can significantly help to reduce the problems associated with the hard transition from hospital to home.
To aid with mobility and help you to regain independence your physiotherapist will:
- Assess your capabilities and plan you a personalised physiotherapy programme to help you reach your goals
- Discuss your lifestyle and advise on how to achieve normality
- Look for any muscle weakness, joint stiffness, or balance issues and work on addressing them
- Assess your abilities to sit, stand, walk, and climb the stairs in your own home
- Review walking aids and check that they are suitable for you
- Suggest weaning you off your walking aids if you are safe to do so
- Advise on any equipment that might help you manage better in your home
- Help you to feel confident about managing your condition with advice and ongoing support
Our advise tips to help you progress
- Stay as active as you can
- Get fresh air as often as you can, even if it’s in a wheelchair
- Do your physiotherapy exercises daily
- Eat a well-balanced diet
- Keep hydrated
- Ensure your pain is controlled with suitable medication
- Wear non-slip shoes
- Consider adaptations in your home to make mobility easier