Physiotherapy to Restore Functionality Post Hip Surgery

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Physiotherapy to Restore Functionality Post Hip
Surgery
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Your hip is the most important part in retaining
balance and its primary function is to support
the weight of the body in both static (e.g.
standing) and dynamic (e.g. walking or running)
postures. A broken hip is a fracture in the upper
portion of your thighbone, or femur. A hip
surgery is most often required to heal it. In
addition, complications associated with a broken
hip can be life-threatening.
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Types of treatments
If you suspect a broken hip, seek medical
attention immediately in order to avoid further
complications. There are different kinds of
treatments available which takes the patients
age and physical condition into consideration.

• Medication  Your doctor may prescribe specific
  pain medication to reduce discomfort.
• Surgery  The most common treatment is a hip
  replacement surgery that involves removal of the
  damaged part of hip and putting an artificial hip
  part in its place.
• Physiotherapy  If you have had surgery, your
  doctor may recommend physical therapy to help you
  recover faster post surgery.

A hip surgery can leave you with an impaired
ability to walk for a period of time which can
lead to other conditions like bed sores, blood
clots in legs or lungs, urinary tract infections
and pneumonia. If youre an older adult,
post-surgery care becomes all the more cumbersome
due to slower rate of recovery. This is where
the role of physiotherapy plays a vital role in
restoring patient to state of normal functions.
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Benefits of physiotherapy post hip surgery
A successful total hip replacement surgery is
only half the battle won. Physiotherapy
rehabilitation is essential to maximize
functionality and independence by building up
strength in the muscles around the new joint.
Also, it minimizes complications such as wound
infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary
embolism, and hip dislocation. Following the
total hip replacement surgery, physiotherapy will
be necessary for several weeks or even months, to
bring back normal joint motion and strength in
the patients. Therapy begins almost immediately
after surgery, sometimes while the patient is
still in the hospital.
Coupling the total hip replacement surgery
with physiotherapy doubles up the effectiveness
of the surgery and benefits the patients in
following ways
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Eventually, more exercises that add strength and
endurance to the patient are included in the
physiotherapy regime. Walking at a moderate
speed, several times a day may also help. Start
with 5 minutes, and slowly work your way up to
20-30 minutes, several times a day. But do not
forget to consult your physician or surgeon
before getting down to it. The patient may use a
cane, if need be.
Whether you perform the prescribed exercises with
a physiotherapist or on your own, it is necessary
for the patient to remain as active as possible.
And all of this to keep the new joint in fine
fettle!
To avail our physiotherapy services, you may
reach out to us at 1800-102-4224.