Tom Morgan Physio Solutions

Hip replacement recovery usually goes well — but a few common mistakes can make it feel harder than it needs to. Here are three I see a lot, plus what to do instead. Mistake #1: Doing too much on ‘good days’ It’s normal to feel better one day and want to catch up. The problem is the next day you pay for it with swelling and pain. Do this instead: increase activity in small steps (think 10–15%), and keep the ‘little and often’ walks. Mistake #2: Skipping the boring basics The