Can I do physical therapy at home after hip replacement?

Hello doctor, my mother is 70 years old and just had a hip replacement 1 month ago. The doctor advised that after being discharged from the hospital, she needs to continue physical therapy and rehabilitation. However, due to difficult family circumstances and the distance from the hospital, can I let her practice at home? Specifically, what exercises?

(Ms. Kim Ly, residing in Tan Phu district)

Doctor replied:

Hello!

For patients who have undergone hip surgery, rehabilitation exercises are very important to maintain and restore strength to the hip joint muscles.

Physical therapy exercises for the hip joint play an important role in reducing pain and improving discomfort, helping patients quickly regain daily functions. In the case of your mother, who had surgery 1 month ago, physical therapy should be performed early after surgery to reduce pain, avoid muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, and quickly regain muscle strength and range of motion of the hip joint.

Each stage after hip surgery will have specific exercises for each patient. You should take your mother to the Rehabilitation Department of Dong Nai General Hospital or the nearest medical facility with a rehabilitation department for examination, assessment and specific instructions for your mother!

I wish your mother a speedy recovery!

Master Nguyen Nhu Giao,

Head of Rehabilitation Department, Dong Nai General Hospital

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/alo--bac-si-oi/202505/sau-khi-thay-khop-hang-tu-tap-vat-ly-tri-lieu-tai-nha-duoc-khong-adc1992/