Hip replacement rehabilitation

Rehabilitation after hip replacement helps you regain strength, mobility, and independence. A structured physiotherapy program reduces recovery time and helps you return to walking, climbing stairs, and other daily activities safely.

Written by Dr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad, MPT, licensed in the US and UK. 20 years of clinical experience.

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Hip replacement surgery is performed when hip osteoarthritis or injury causes severe pain and limited mobility that has not responded to other treatments. Modern surgical techniques allow faster recovery, but physiotherapy remains essential for optimal outcomes.

Rehabilitation follows your surgeon's specific protocols and movement precautions. Our physiotherapists work closely with your surgical team to ensure exercises are safe and progressive. The goal is to restore your mobility and independence as quickly and safely as possible.

What rehabilitation involves

Range of motion exercises within surgical precautions
Progressive hip and leg strengthening
Balance and stability training to prevent falls
Gait retraining from walking aid to independent walking
Stair climbing and functional activity training
Return to recreational activities

Our approach

Follow surgeon-specific movement protocols and precautions
Regular progress assessments with objective measurements
Home-based exercise programs tailored to your environment
Gradual, milestone-based progression of activities
Fall prevention strategies
Coordination with your surgical team

Recovery timeline

Most patients walk without a walking aid by 4 to 6 weeks after hip replacement. Driving is usually possible by 6 to 8 weeks. Most daily activities can be resumed by 3 months. Full recovery, including return to recreational activities, typically occurs over 6 to 12 months.

When to see a physiotherapist

Begin physiotherapy as recommended by your surgeon, typically within 1 to 2 days after surgery. Pre-surgery physiotherapy (prehabilitation) can improve your strength and fitness before the operation, leading to faster post-operative recovery.

Frequently asked questions

What precautions do I need after hip replacement?
Depending on the surgical approach, you may need to avoid certain positions (like crossing legs or bending the hip past 90 degrees) for the first 6 to 12 weeks. Your physiotherapist will teach you safe movement techniques for daily activities like sitting, dressing, and getting in and out of bed.
How long after hip replacement can I walk without a stick?
Most patients transition from a walking frame to a stick within 2 to 4 weeks, and walk independently without any aid by 4 to 6 weeks. This depends on your pre-surgery fitness, surgical approach, and consistency with physiotherapy.
Can home physiotherapy help after hip replacement?
Home physiotherapy is ideal after hip replacement, especially in the first few weeks when mobility is limited. Nuprana's home physiotherapy teams in Vijayawada can start your rehabilitation at home, with the option to transition to clinic visits as you become more mobile.

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Treatment cost

Treatment is the Ortho post-op package of 21 sessions: ₹12,000 online, or ₹15,000 for home visits in Vijayawada.

Not ready for a package? Start with a single 1-hour session of consultation and initial treatment: ₹649 online, or ₹799 at home in Vijayawada. The full amount is credited if you continue into a package within 14 days.

Every package includes

  1. 1Initial assessment
  2. 2Personalised exercise plan
  3. 3Supervised sessions and everyday movement
  4. 4Progress reviews
  5. 5Clinical completion summary

Each session is 45 minutes to 1 hour. How often you have sessions depends on your condition and stage of recovery, and you choose times that suit you.

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Online physiotherapy

Live video sessions with an experienced physiotherapist. Get assessed, treated, and guided through your recovery from home.See how online treatment works for hip replacement rehabilitation

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4 locations in Vijayawada

Physiotherapy at home

At your doorstep in Vijayawada

Illustrated exercises

Step-by-step pictures, how many to do, and common mistakes. Your physiotherapist will choose which suit you.

Ankle PumpsSit to StandBridgeSide Lying Leg RaiseStanding Hip Abduction
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Dr. Rajendra

Written by Dr. V. B. Rajendra Prasad, MPT. Licensed to practice in the US (NY state) and UK (HCPC).
20 years of clinical experience. About Dr. Rajendra

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