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Recovery Support for Post-Surgical Hip Care

Enhance your recovery after hip surgery with specialized therapy to improve mobility, rebuild strength, and restore function

Regain Strength and Mobility After Hip Surgery with Expert-Guided Therapy

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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation for Hip Recovery

Recovering from hip surgery requires a structured and personalized approach to regain strength, mobility, and confidence. At Pelvic Prime, we provide expert care tailored to your unique needs after procedures like hip replacement, labral repair, or impingement surgery. Our goal is to help you return to your daily activities safely and efficiently.

Common Hip Surgeries We Support

Hip Replacement: Total or partial replacement of the hip joint due to arthritis or severe joint damage.
Labral Repair: Surgical repair of the cartilage surrounding the hip socket.
Hip Resurfacing: A procedure to conserve bone and reshape damaged hip components.
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Surgery: To correct structural abnormalities and improve joint function.
Hip Fracture Surgery: Repair or replacement following a break in the hip bone.

3D rendering and X-ray illustration of a total hip joint replacement with a prosthesis.

Goals of Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

After surgery, physical therapy focuses on:

Reducing Pain and Swelling: Through manual therapy and modalities to promote healing.
Restoring Range of Motion: Gentle movements and stretches to regain flexibility.

Senior man undergoing ambulatory therapy, focusing on mobility improvement and recovery.

Building Strength: Targeted exercises to strengthen the hip, glutes, and core.
Improving Balance and Stability: Enhancing coordination to prevent falls and improve confidence.
Promoting Functional Mobility: Retraining for walking, climbing stairs, and other daily activities.
Preventing Complications: Addressing compensations or muscle imbalances to support long-term recovery.

What to Expect in Your Rehabilitation Program

At Pelvic Prime, your post-surgical rehabilitation plan will include:

1. Comprehensive Assessment

Evaluating your range of motion, strength, and functional limitations to create a personalized treatment plan.

2. Manual Therapy

Techniques to reduce scar tissue, improve joint mobility, and alleviate discomfort.

3. Progressive Strengthening

Starting with gentle, weight-bearing exercises and advancing to functional strength-building activities.

4. Balance and Gait Training

Exercises to improve walking mechanics and reduce the risk of falls.

Masseur performing an anti-cellulite massage on the legs, thighs, hips, and buttocks for improved circulation and skin texture.

5. Patient Education

Guidance on protecting your hip during daily activities and incorporating safe exercises at home.

Recommended Exercises for Hip Post-Surgery Recovery

Ankle Pumps

Purpose: Improves circulation and reduces swelling.
Technique:
1. Lie on your back with your legs straight.
2. Point and flex your toes repeatedly.
3. Perform for 1-2 minutes, several times a day.

Instructional handout for post-operative ankle pump exercises to improve circulation and prevent stiffness

Heel Slides

Purpose: Restores knee and hip mobility.
Technique:
1. Lie on your back with one leg bent and the other straight.
2. Slide your heel toward your buttocks, then straighten your leg.
3. Repeat 10-15 times per leg.

Instructional guide for performing heel slide exercises post-operatively to improve knee mobility and range of motion.

Glute Bridges

Purpose: Strengthens the glutes, hamstrings, and core, improving hip stability.
Technique:
1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
2. Press through your heels as you lift your hips toward the ceiling, forming a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
3. Perform 10-15 repetitions.

Instructional handout demonstrating the glute bridge exercise to strengthen glutes and improve core stability.

Standing Hip Abduction

Purpose: Improves hip strength and balance.
Technique:
1. Stand next to a wall or chair for support.
2. Slowly lift one leg out to the side without tilting your torso.
3. Perform 10-15 repetitions per leg.

Why Choose Pelvic Prime for Post-Surgical Care?

As a single-practitioner clinic, Pelvic Prime offers personalized, one-on-one care to support your recovery. Here’s why patients trust us:

Expertise in post-surgical rehabilitation for a variety of hip procedures.
Customized treatment plans to match your pace of recovery.
Emphasis on education and self-care to empower you throughout the process.
A supportive, patient-centered environment focused on your goals.

Take the First Step Toward Recovery

Let Pelvic Prime guide you through every stage of your hip surgery recovery. Schedule an appointment online using our convenient scheduling software, email us at rea@pelvicprime.com, or text 803-716-9723. Together, we’ll help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence for a full return to the activities you love.