Hip Physical Therapy Questions

How many weeks of physical therapy after hip replacement?

The duration of physical therapy treatment after a hip replacement can be two weeks in a skilled nursing facility or home health but may extend to eight weeks in an outpatient facility, depending on the patient’s needs and surgeon preferences. Regardless of how long it takes, it is important to resume normal walking without pain or difficulty.

Is physical therapy required after hip replacement?

Most people who undergo hip replacement receive some physical therapy, but it depends on surgeon preferences.

Can physical therapy help hip bursitis?

Physical therapy can be helpful for hip bursitis. Exercise to improve strength, motion and control and mobilization of the joints and muscles can reduce the pain and address the underlying causes of hip bursitis. Dry needling can also be helpful. The physical therapists at Excel Physical Therapy perform a detailed evaluation to determine the cause of the symptoms.

What are common causes of hip pain?

There are many causes of hip pain. Many people think it is arthritis. However, common causes of hip pain include bursitis, Iliotibial band problems due to tightness on the side of the hip, pinching in the hip, sciatica and back problems.

A thorough evaluation can identify the cause of hip pain so it can be properly treated. Learn more about hip physical therapy and its how to treat it.