What We Treat

Hip replacement recovery in Lee's Summit.

Whether you’re preparing for surgery or just had it, the right physical therapy plan is what actually gets you back on your feet.

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Sound Familiar?

Does this sound like you?

  • Persistent hip pain, even at rest, that led to a replacement being recommended
  • Stiffness that makes it hard to bend or rotate the new joint
  • A sense of instability or the hip “giving way” during activity
  • Difficulty walking normally after surgery
  • Limited range of motion compared to before
  • Uncertainty about what movements are safe post-surgery

Two or more? Keep reading.

Why It Happens

Hip replacement fixes the joint. Rehab fixes how you move.

Hip replacement surgery replaces a damaged or worn-out joint, most often due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or a fracture, with artificial components to restore mobility and reduce pain.

But surgery alone doesn’t retrain the muscles around the new joint or rebuild the range of motion and confidence you need to move normally again. That’s the job of a structured pre- and post-surgical rehab plan.

A physical therapist assisting a patient walking with a walker

The Honest Truth

Recovery timelines depend heavily on rehab, not just the surgery.

If you keep waiting

  • Muscles around the new joint stay weak without targeted strengthening
  • Compensatory movement patterns can set in and become hard habits to break
  • Range of motion gains are harder to make up the longer they're delayed

If you start this week

  • Pre-hab strengthens the muscles around the joint before you're even on the table
  • Post-op therapy restores range of motion and normal walking mechanics
  • You get a plan with an endpoint: a clear path back to full daily activity

Nobody regrets starting too early. Every week, someone in our clinic says they regret waiting.

How We Fix It

The same four phases. Built for hip replacement recovery.

Every plan has an endpoint. Here’s what the four phases look like for a new hip.

Weeks 1–2

Pain

Protect and calm.

Early post-op care manages swelling and pain while respecting your surgeon's precautions.

Weeks 2–6

Prime

Restore motion.

Guided mobility work rebuilds the range of motion the new joint is capable of.

Weeks 6–10

Perform

Rebuild strength.

Progressive strengthening around the hip restores stability and normal walking mechanics.

Weeks 10+

Prevent

Return to full activity.

Balance, stairs, and daily movement get tested under real conditions before you're cleared to resume everything you did before.

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Phase 1: using a walker for basic mobility

Phase 4: walking independently and returning to normal daily activities

Hip Replacement Recovery Four-phase plan

Related Conditions

Pain rarely stays in one place.

Compensation patterns often show up nearby. Here’s what else we treat.

1

Hip & Knee Pain

Hip pain that hasn't yet progressed to needing surgery.

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Pre-Surgical Rehab

Preparing the joint and muscles before your surgery date.

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Post-Surgical Rehab

The broader recovery process shared across surgery types.

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Questions, Answered

What people ask before booking for hip replacement recovery.

Often within days of surgery, following your surgeon's specific protocol and precautions. Early, guided movement helps prevent stiffness and supports faster, safer recovery.

Yes, when there's time before your surgery date. Studies show that starting physical therapy before surgery can speed up recovery afterward by building strength and range of motion the joint will need to lean on post-op.

It varies by individual, but most patients see steady progress through 8 to 12 weeks of structured rehab. We'll give you a realistic, personalized timeline at your evaluation.

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  • Same-week appointments available

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