Pre and Post Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty) Rehabilitation is an essential part of treatment for patients undergoing Total Hip Replacement (THR) or Hemiarthroplasty. Before surgery, physiotherapy focuses on improving muscle strength, joint mobility, balance, and overall fitness to prepare the body for surgery and support a smoother recovery. Following surgery, a structured rehabilitation programme is crucial to reduce pain and swelling, restore hip movement, rebuild muscle strength, improve walking ability, and regain independence in daily activities. Patients may initially experience stiffness, weakness, reduced balance, and difficulty with activities such as walking, climbing stairs, sitting, or getting in and out of bed.
Physiotherapy includes gait training, range of motion exercises, strengthening of the hip and lower limb muscles, balance and coordination training, functional exercises, and education on safe movement techniques to protect the new hip joint. As recovery progresses, exercises are gradually advanced to improve endurance, flexibility, and overall function. A personalised rehabilitation programme helps patients recover safely, regain confidence, return to work, sports, and everyday activities, while reducing the risk of complications and ensuring the best possible long-term outcome after hip replacement surgery.