Total hip replacement

Total hip replacement is a common and highly successful operation that replaces a worn or damaged hip joint, usually to relieve the pain and stiffness of arthritis. Recovery is a gradual process, and good rehabilitation makes a real difference to how well and how quickly you get back to normal life.

Physiotherapy guides you through each stage, from early movement and walking to rebuilding strength and confidence. In this guide we cover the phases of rehabilitation and return-to-function criteria after total hip replacement, practical, staged guidance for clinicians and clear expectations so patients know what to work on at each point of their recovery.