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.