Hip surgery recovery

Are you one of those wondering whether you can drive after a hip replacement surgery? As a passenger or a driver? Here are my answers as a physical therapist!

What I wish I knew before hip replacement surgery? Having a hip replacement surgery can be an intimidating experience. You may be wondering what the surgery entails, what to expect before and after, and what activities you should avoid to ensure a successful surgery. This article is here to provide you with the insight and advice you need before embarking on a hip replacement journey.We will discuss why it is important to know what to expect before hip replacement surgery, what to consider…

Are you having hip labral tear surgery or hip surgery? I had hip surgery one year ago and put together a list of all the things you will need for recovery.

Anterior hip replacement is not a new surgical technique, but has not been popular in the past because it gave relatively poor access to the hip joint

Week 1 of recovery from Hip Arthroscopy for Labrum Tear and FAI

Are you concerned about swelling after a hip replacement? Are you wondering about its cause, how long it will last, and what to do about it?

Running, Swimming, Skiing, Golfing: Sport after Hip Replacement Surgery: When, How? Many of my patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery ask me whether a sport is restricted for life after the operation. #HipSurgery #HipReplacement #RecoveryTips

I wasn't sure how recuperation of hip replacement would be - now I do. Here's the scoop on what to expect the first few days after hip replacement surgery!

It's been 4 weeks since Hyacinth the hip became a permanent fixture in my life. This is how hip replacement recovery is going so far... #hipreplacement #hipreplacementsurgery #hipreplacementrecovery #hipdysplasia #hipreplacementnotjustforoldpeople #posteriorhipreplacement #mumlife #mummyblogger #parentblogger #momlife

That's me one month after the surgery in the body brace I had to constantly wear for six weeks post op. This was on my first trip to the grocery store! This week marks the

Use these exercises to maintain proper circulation, ward off blood clots and recover quickly after hip surgery.

REHABILITATION AFTER TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT On the day of surgery, the patient performs deep-breathing and coughing exercises and isometric gluteus and quadriceps-setting exercises. Calf-pumping exercises are initiated to decrease the risk of thrombophlebitis. Lower limbs are maintained in position with an abduction splint. Active-assisted to mild resistive exercises are prescribed for unaffected joints and limbs. On the first postoperative day, the patient begins active-assisted range of…

The first couple of weeks home after hip replacement surgery are rough. Here is my Top 5 items you MUST have for hip replacement surgery - these helped me.

Navigating walking after hip replacement surgery comes with a multitude of questions: How should you walk? When can you walk without assistance? What steps should be taken if you encounter a limp? Leveraging my experience as a physical therapist specializing in hip surgery patients, I aim to provide answers to these prevalent inquiries. Whether you're seeking guidance on walking techniques, timelines for unassisted walking, or addressing a potential limp, I'm here to offer insights and…

Total Hip Replacement - Exercises 3 Months - 1 Year After SurgeryYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/physicaltherapyvideo Website: https://bobandbr...

My Experience with Arthroscopic Hip Surgery to repair a torn labrum and FAI

Hip Surgery Recovery Timeline

Having a major operation can be very daunting. Maybe you have never been in a hospital setting before and maybe you have no idea what to expect. So, to help we asked a few of our recent post op patients what their advice to you would be. A Total Hip Replacement is a wonderful operation that can significantly improve your quality of life. However, the first few days and weeks post op can be painful and tricky at times. Some of our patients live alone or have family that are working in the day…

In this video, I demonstrate 6 bed-level exercises that you can do after hip replacement surgery or injury, to strengthen and get you back to functioning independently again. Click on the link to view the whole video. Also, feel free to refer to my blog (linked in the Youtube video description) that discuss the importance of these exercises as well as recommendations to make these exercises easier and more efficient for you. #hipsurgeryrecovery #surgerytipsrecovery #hippainrelief…