Hip Replacement
A wide variety of disorders result in hip disease that causes pain, limits motion, and restricts a person’s ability to participate in daily activities. Manual physical therapy and hip replacement surgery can relieve pain and restore function.
Hip replacement surgery
If you require hip replacement surgery, the primary goal of this surgery is to relieve pain. The primary goal of physical therapy following hip replacement surgery is to restore function.
SSPT’s approach to therapy following hip replacement surgery
Joint replacement surgery requires that you take an active role in your preoperative and postoperative care and rehabilitation. Your SSPT physical therapy for hip replacement surgery may include:
- Assistive devices to limit pain while walking
- Modalities to help decrease swelling and pain
- Exercises to increase range of motion, strengthen muscles, and improve balance and circulation
- Education about behaviors that reduce the stress on the hips
