🦴 Total Hip Replacement: What It Is & How In-Home Therapy Helps You Recover Faster

A total hip replacement (THR) is a surgical procedure where a damaged hip joint is replaced with artificial components to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve quality of life. It’s most commonly performed for osteoarthritis, but also for fractures, avascular necrosis, and inflammatory arthritis.

🔍 What Happens During a Total Hip Replacement?

The damaged ball (femoral head) is removed and replaced with a metal or ceramic ball

The socket (acetabulum) is resurfaced and fitted with a durable liner

The goal: smooth, pain-free movement and improved stability

⏱️ What to Expect After Surgery

Recovery doesn’t end at the hospital—it truly begins at home.

Pain & swelling are common in the first few weeks

Walking aids (walker → cane) are used temporarily

Movement precautions may be required depending on surgical approach

Physical therapy is essential to regain strength, balance, and confidence

🏠 How Achieve at Home PT/OT Helps After a Hip Replacement

We bring expert physical and occupational therapy directly to your home, so you can heal where you’re most comfortable.

💪 Physical Therapy Focus

Restore hip strength, flexibility, and range of motion

Improve walking mechanics and transition off assistive devices

Reduce pain and swelling with hands-on techniques

Prevent complications like stiffness, falls, or abnormal movement patterns

🛠️ Occupational Therapy Support

Safe techniques for dressing, bathing, toileting, and transfers

Home safety recommendations to reduce fall risk

Education on hip precautions and energy conservation

Adaptive strategies so you can return to daily life safely and confidently

🌟 Why In-Home Therapy Matters

✔ No travel while you’re healing

✔ One-on-one personalized care

✔ Real-world training in your actual home environment

✔ Accepted: Traditional Medicare & most Medicare Advantage plans

📞 Ready to Recover With Confidence?

If you or a loved one is preparing for—or recovering from—a total hip replacement, we’re here to help every step of the way.

Achieve at Home Physical & Occupational Therapy

📍 Serving NY & CT

📞 NY: (516) 500-8998

📞 CT: (475) 454-4455

✨ Stronger hips. Safer movement. Better recovery—right at home.