Total Hip Replacement Post-Surgery
Physiotherapy with The Physio Clinic Glasgow to Support Hip Replacement Surgery in Glasgow
The Hip
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the head of the femur (the ball) to the acetabulum of the pelvis (the ball). Functionally, the hips are the major joints that link the trunk to the lower limbs. Thus, they must be stable enough to support body weight in a range of situations. The anatomical components that surround the hip, as well as the architecture of the joint itself, contribute to its stability and relatively large range of movement.
What is a Total Hip Replacement?
A total hip replacement (also known as a total hip arthroplasty) may be necessary for a variety of causes or problems.
Possible conditions include arthritis, developing hip dysplasia, hip fractures, or trauma-induced joint injury. Advanced osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent condition for which joint replacement surgery is required.
Hip OA occurs when the articular cartilage that covers and protects the bony surfaces of the hip joint, allowing them to slide smoothly against one another, thins and becomes damaged. This process can lead to pain and stiffness, a decrease in range of movement and weakness in the muscles surrounding the joint.
Before surgery, non-operative therapies, including physiotherapy exercises, weight reduction, walking assistance, and on occasion steroid injections. Your expert may use an X-ray and/or an MRI/CT scan to guide therapy and identify abnormalities in the hip joint. Surgery may be suggested if conservative therapy no longer relieves your discomfort. You and your doctor will discuss and decide whether a total hip replacement may be advised. The procedure's purpose is to reduce pain and enhance mobility, thereby enhancing your functional capacities and quality of life.
How The Physio Clinic Glasgow Can Help Hip Replacement Surgery
In general, the healing time following a hip replacement is at least 3 months, with full recovery taking months to a few years. However, this might vary depending on the individual and the specifics of the operation. Your age, pre-operative fitness level, and joint and muscle health can all have an impact on how soon you recover.
At The Physio Clinic Glasgow, we know the frustration of pain injury and the effect that it can have on your mental well-being, particularly about orthopaedic concerns. We understand the importance of keeping you active, not just in terms of your physical health but for your psychological and social well-being. We offer tailored solutions specific to our clients and their diagnosis, offering bespoke treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
Post-operative rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Assessment and Treatment
With a focus on evidence-based practice, our experienced, fully qualified expert physiotherapists will perform a thorough initial assessment, allowing us to give you a simple explanation for your injury or pain.
Your physiotherapist will guide you through your personalised rehabilitation plan to ensure it meets your needs and fits into your schedule.
Your detailed rehab plan is emailed directly, with video demonstrations and guidance on how to tackle your injury between sessions. We will continue to manage any performance-related issues to improve your performance, including addressing any hip pain you may experience and getting you pain-free.
We welcome any questions about your treatment plan or concerns regarding hip and knee issues between sessions. If you have any queries concerning your rehabilitation progress, contact your physiotherapist as soon as possible. Your comfort is always our priority, both physically and mentally.
Physiotherapy Review and Exercise Following Hip Replacement Surgery in Glasgow
In the review sessions following your assessment, we discuss your injury management, your goals, and how we can achieve them through effective conditioning.
Your recovery progress is continually measured and evaluated, and your recovery plan is modified where necessary to guarantee results. We strive to adapt all of our plans to evolve with your changing requirements, especially after any orthopaedic procedures.
We will always work through any change in plan with you in our rehab space to ensure the plan works for you and addresses any symptoms effectively. This includes exercise observations and adjustments that we will sign off on once they are spot on.
Pre and Post Op Sports Massage
Whether it is for recovery or relaxation, our fully qualified massage therapist will be able to deliver a professional sports massage session tailored to your needs, particularly for hip pain. That means you choose the duration, the areas requiring attention, such as the hip joint, and the intensity.
Choose a 30/45/60/90 slot to suit you. Not sure what's best? Send an enquiry through our 'contact' page!
Telehealth Assessment
Can’t make it into our Glasgow clinic? Not to worry: we can deliver a thorough assessment and plan for you over a video call - thank you, technology!
We are pleased that we can now make physiotherapy more accessible for all, being well-versed in effective, remote pain management and rehabilitation.
If you need help from one of our physiotherapists but cannot make it into the clinic itself, we are only a video call away.
Get In Touch and Make An Appointment Today With Our Physiotherapist
At the Physio Clinic Glasgow, we promote self-efficacy. This means putting you in power. It also means you will enhance your mobility and reduce the risk of injury. Never hear us say: “Just rest it and take some painkillers”. Physiotherapy is an evidence-based health profession, and all the evidence points towards keeping active to promote better health outcomes in the short AND long term.
Not only will we manage your current injury and pain, but we will also show you how to make sure it does not return to hinder your activity in the future.