In recent years the shift towards reductions in the length of stay for patients following THR has caused a subsequent shift in rehabilitation services from 'in hospital' to out patients. [6] Within ...

Recovery time after hip replacement surgery varies from person to person. However, most people can resume light activities within 3 to 6 weeks of surgery. People may need to avoid certain activities, ...

I'm 53 years old and finally got my hip replaced two months ago. I have less pain but am limping more since the operation. My surgeon tells me that physical therapy "isn't necessary"; just walk and do ...

Minimizing the risk of total hip replacement is a good reason for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) to engage in exercise-based treatment, according to a long-term follow-up of a randomized trial. In ...

This will be an assessor blinded two arm randomized controlled trial of a six week involving twelve functional exercise class interventions. Measurements will be taken at day five, week twelve and ...