Hip Replacement Rehabilitation | Dr Will Cundy Post-Op Care

Post-operative rehabilitation protocols following hip replacement surgery. Structured programs for recovery, mobility, and return to daily activities.

Rehabilitation after hip replacement typically progresses through early mobilisation (days 1–2), protected weight-bearing (weeks 1–6), progressive strengthening (weeks 6–12), and return to full activity (3–6 months).

Rehabilitation Protocols

• Total Hip Replacement Rehab Protocol — comprehensive 12-week program covering early mobilisation, hip precautions, progressive strengthening, and return to daily activities
• Driving After Surgery — guidelines on when and how to safely return to driving after hip replacement surgery, including insurance considerations
• Joint Replacement and Dental — important information about dental care and precautions following joint replacement surgery, including antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations
• Preparing for Surgery — how to prepare for your hip replacement surgery, including pre-operative exercises, home setup, and what to expect on the day