Hip Replacement Recovery

There is no single walking distance everyone should reach after hip replacement. Learn how to increase walking safely through the first days, weeks and months of recovery, including when to progress your walking aid.

What should hip replacement recovery look like in the first few weeks and months? This physiotherapist-led guide explains the typical stages from early walking and crutches through to strengthening, gym-based rehabilitation and returning to normal activity.

A certain amount of pain after hip replacement is normal, but it's not always obvious what's expected and what needs checking. Here's a clear, safety-conscious guide to both.

Getting out of bed, standing up from a chair, and getting into a car can all feel awkward after a hip replacement. A physiotherapist's guide to doing each one safely.

The first two weeks after hip replacement can feel unfamiliar. Learn what to expect with walking, swelling, sleep, exercises, stairs and daily activities, plus signs that need medical review.