Getting started with hip rehabilitation
Recovering from a hip fracture or hip replacement can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to go through it alone. Inpatient rehabilitation offers the support, therapies and expert care you need to safely heal and return to the activities you love. We’re here for you every step of the way with around-the-clock nursing care, personalized therapy plans and advanced technology to help you regain your independence.
What to expect from hip replacement rehabilitation
Healing from hip surgery takes time—and the right support. Your care team will design a therapy plan just for you, focusing on building strength, improving movement and making sure you recover at your own pace. Your therapy may include:
Physical activities to help you move with confidence:
- Standing, walking, and safely getting in and out of bed or chairs
- Strength-building exercises for your legs and hips
- Learning how to move safely
Cognitive and educational activities to support your overall recovery:
- Information on your surgery and what to expect during recovery
- Tips on healthy eating, vitamins and how to prevent falls
- Support for mental well-being and staying socially connected
The Encompass Health difference
Experience that matters
As the largest network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, we have the experience and access to the latest treatments and technology to help you recover more quickly and effectively.
Compassionate care
Your rehabilitation is not just about physical recovery. It's about you as a person. Our multidisciplinary care team will provide unwavering support and give you the strength, skills and confidence needed to regain your highest level of independence.
Exceptional results
Intensive therapy works. At our hospitals, you will receive three hours of therapy per day, five days a week, along with frequent visits from your physician and 24/7 nursing care. This combination is designed to help you achieve the best possible recovery.
Your care team
From 24-hour nursing care to specially trained rehabilitation nurses, therapists, physicians and case managers, we are here to support you in every way possible.
Hip rehabilitation FAQs
Rehabilitation usually begins right after surgery—sometimes within a day or two. You may even start putting weight on your leg early on, depending on your doctor’s advice.
