What to Do at Home After Hip Surgery — Physiotherapy Guide
Medicraft
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The surgery repaired your hip. But rebuilding your strength is your job — and it starts the day
you come home. Here is the week-by-week exercise guide.
#HipRecovery #PhysiotherapyAtHome #Medicraft
Whether you have had a hip replacement or a hip fracture repair, the recovery work you do at
home is as important as the surgery itself. In this episode of the Medicraft Hip Series, a
physiotherapist walks through the exact home exercise program recommended for hip
recovery — week by week, phase by phase — covering what to do, when to do it, and why each
movement matters to your body. This video covers three recovery phases: weeks 1 to 2 (gentle
activation), weeks 3 to 6 (progressive strengthening), and months 2 to 3 (functional rebuilding)
— with specific exercises for each phase and guidance on how to progress safely.
In this video you will learn:
— Why early movement is essential even in the first 48 hours after surgery — The 4 exercises
that protect against complications in week 1 and 2 — How to begin loading the hip safely from
week 3 onwards — The functional exercises that prepare you for stairs and daily life — Why
stopping exercises when you feel better is the most common recovery mistake — How long the
muscles actually take to rebuild after hip surgery
Disclaimer:
This video is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. All
exercises shown have been reviewed by a qualified physiotherapist. Always follow the specific
guidance of your surgeon and physiotherapy team. If you experience increased pain, swelling,
or any unusual symptoms, stop exercising and contact your clinical team immediately.
Chapters:
0:00 The Surgery Is Done — Now What? 0:15 Before You Start — Two Things to Know 1:00
Week 1 to 2 — Gentle Activation 3:00 Week 3 to 6 — Progressive Strengthening 5:00 Month 2
to 3 — Functional Rebuilding 6:30 The Mistake Most Patients Make 7:15 Final Thoughts
#HipRecovery #HipReplacement #HipFracture #PhysiotherapyAtHome #HipExercises
#HipReplacementRecovery #HipFractureRecovery #PostSurgeryExercises
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My surgery is 3 days away.👍
Other than that laugh, this truly is a helpful video. Thank you for your efforts in creating it!
What to Do at Home After Hip Surgery — Physiotherapy Guide
Medicraft
16,952 views
The surgery repaired your hip. But rebuilding your strength is your job — and it starts the day
you come home. Here is the week-by-week exercise guide.
#HipRecovery #PhysiotherapyAtHome #Medicraft
Whether you have had a hip replacement or a hip fracture repair, the recovery work you do at
home is as important as the surgery itself. In this episode of the Medicraft Hip Series, a
physiotherapist walks through the exact home exercise program recommended for hip
recovery — week by week, phase by phase — covering what to do, when to do it, and why each
movement matters to your body. This video covers three recovery phases: weeks 1 to 2 (gentle
activation), weeks 3 to 6 (progressive strengthening), and months 2 to 3 (functional rebuilding)
— with specific exercises for each phase and guidance on how to progress safely.
In this video you will learn:
— Why early movement is essential even in the first 48 hours after surgery — The 4 exercises
that protect against complications in week 1 and 2 — How to begin loading the hip safely from
week 3 onwards — The functional exercises that prepare you for stairs and daily life — Why
stopping exercises when you feel better is the most common recovery mistake — How long the
muscles actually take to rebuild after hip surgery
Disclaimer:
This video is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. All
exercises shown have been reviewed by a qualified physiotherapist. Always follow the specific
guidance of your surgeon and physiotherapy team. If you experience increased pain, swelling,
or any unusual symptoms, stop exercising and contact your clinical team immediately.
Chapters:
0:00 The Surgery Is Done — Now What? 0:15 Before You Start — Two Things to Know 1:00
Week 1 to 2 — Gentle Activation 3:00 Week 3 to 6 — Progressive Strengthening 5:00 Month 2
to 3 — Functional Rebuilding 6:30 The Mistake Most Patients Make 7:15 Final Thoughts
#HipRecovery #HipReplacement #HipFracture #PhysiotherapyAtHome #HipExercises
#HipReplacementRecovery #HipFractureRecovery #PostSurgeryExercises