How to Actually Rehab A Total Hip Replacement (Step-by-Step Guide for Physical Therapists)

📌 FREE Guide - Hip Osteoarthritis Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/hip-osteoarthritis-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 🏋️‍♀️ Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/Total hip replacement outcomes are generally good—but many patients are left with persistent weakness, gait deviations, and no clear plan for returning to higher-level activities like strength training, running, and sport.In this video, I provide physical therapists with an evidence-informed, step-by-step framework for total hip replacement rehabilitation. We’ll discuss what the research says about supervised physical therapy after total hip arthroplasty, which patients may need more than a basic home program, and how to progress rehabilitation beyond simply restoring independence.You’ll learn how to progress patients through:• Early mobility, gait training, and postoperative precautions• Hip mobility, strength, balance, and single-leg control• Squat, hinge, step-up, lunge, and deadlift progressions• Return to heavier strength training and recreational activity• Plyometrics, running, agility, and return-to-sport testingThe goal isn’t just to help patients walk again—it’s to restore the strength, capacity, and confidence required to return to the activities they care about.Always consider surgeon-specific precautions, surgical approach, healing status, medical history, and individual patient goals.#PhysicalTherapy #TotalHipReplacement #HipRehabWant More Evidence-Based Rehab Education?  Join Fitness Pain Free Insiders Academy for:✅ Monthly CEU courses✅ Case studies✅ Exercise progressions✅ Return-to-sport frameworks✅ Clinical mentorship👉  Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ Show Notes, Credit & References:- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2026/07/how-to-actually-rehab-a-total-hip-replacement-step-by-step-guide-for-physical-therapists/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:30 Why Physical Therapists Matter After Total Hip Replacement02:05 Does Every Total Hip Replacement Patient Need Physical Therapy?08:05 Why Athletes Need More Than Standard THA Rehab12:00 The Best Rehab Framework After Total Hip Replacement13:47 Phase 1 (0–3 Days): Early Post-Op Rehabilitation15:37 Early Exercises After Total Hip Replacement16:34 Criteria to Progress Beyond Phase 122:15 Phase 2 (1–6 Weeks): Restore Mobility & Strength23:22 Hip Mobility Exercises24:53 Squat, Hinge & Single-Leg Progressions27:05 Phase 2 Progression Criteria29:03 Strength Testing After Total Hip Replacement31:00 Phase 3 (6–12 Weeks): Advanced Strength Training32:38 Progressing Single-Leg Strength & Core Training33:30 Criteria to Begin Running & Sport39:03 Phase 4 (3–6+ Months): Return to Sport41:25 Return-to-Running Progression43:42 Plyometric & Agility Progressions45:17 Return-to-Sport Testing After THA48:21 Final Takeaways*****👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more!🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow!*****🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis!*****👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/