Pre- & post-surgical rehab · Hip replacement
Hip Replacement Physiotherapy at Home in Oakville
Helena Greyvenstein · PhysiotherapistHip replacement physiotherapy at home lets you practise what matters in the place you'll actually do it: your stairs, your bed, your favourite chair. Helena Greyvenstein, a physiotherapist, sees people before and after hip replacement in Oakville.
Everything is done within your surgeon's precautions. If balance or falls are a worry, that's part of in-home physiotherapy too.
Surgeries
Rehab for total and partial hip replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty)
- Revision hip replacement
- Hip replacement after a hip fracture
Had a different hip surgery, like a hip fracture repair with pins or a hip arthroscopy? Ask on the free phone call, or see our surgical rehab overview.
Precautions
Hip precautions depend on your surgery
After a hip replacement, some people are given movement precautions for a period of time, such as limits on how far to bend the hip or cross the legs. Whether you have precautions, and which ones, depends on the surgical approach and your surgeon.
Helena works within the precautions on your discharge papers and helps you follow them in your own home, like getting in and out of bed, on and off the toilet, and in and out of the car.
Prehab
Physiotherapy before a hip replacement
Before a hip replacement, prehab is a good time to learn your first exercises and set the house up around any precautions you're likely to have: a chair that's high enough, a raised toilet seat if needed, clear walkways, and practice with your walker or crutches.
Rehab
Physiotherapy after a hip replacement
- Safe movingBed, chair, toilet and stair transfers within your precautions.
- WalkingWalking with an aid, then progressing as your surgeon allows.
- StrengthHip and leg strengthening to support the new joint and improve your walking.
- Balance and fallsBalance work and home safety tips to reduce the risk of falls.
- Back to your activitiesLonger walks, driving again once your surgeon clears it, and the other things you want to get back to.
Helena can help you choose the right walker or other walking aid. If you'll need one long term, she can help with an Assistive Devices Program application.
Safety
Warning signs after a hip replacement
- Calf pain, swelling, warmth or redness in one leg (a possible blood clot)
- Chest pain or sudden shortness of breath: call 911
- Fever, chills, or a wound that becomes red, hot, swollen or starts draining
- Sudden severe hip pain, the leg looking shorter or turned, or not being able to put weight on it (a possible dislocation)
- New confusion or unusual drowsiness, especially in older adults
For anything else that worries you, call your surgeon's office. Your physiotherapy plan always follows your surgeon's instructions.
Service area
Hip replacement physiotherapy near you
Hip replacement rehab visits cover Old Oakville, Bronte, Clearview, Palermo, the Uptown Core and every other part of Oakville.
Physiotherapy home visits are in Oakville only. In Burlington or Milton? Dr. Alex, our chiropractor, visits there.
Common questions
Hip replacement rehab questions
TimingWhen does physiotherapy start after a hip replacement?
Usually very early. Many people get up and walk with the hospital team on the day of surgery or the next day, then continue with physiotherapy at home. Follow your surgeon's instructions.
RecoveryHow long does hip replacement recovery take?
It varies from person to person. Many people are back to most daily activities within a few months, with improvement continuing after that.
PrecautionsHow long do hip precautions last?
That's up to your surgeon and depends on the surgical approach. Some people have none. Follow what's written on your discharge papers, and ask your surgeon if you're unsure.
Walking aidsCan you help me get a walker after a hip replacement?
Yes. Helena can assess you and recommend the right walker or other walking aid (this assessment isn't done in your home; we'll tell you where to go when you book). Most people only need one for a few weeks after surgery, which ADP doesn't fund. If you'll need a walking aid for six months or longer, she can help with an Assistive Devices Program application.
OHIPIs physiotherapy after a hip replacement covered by OHIP?
Some people qualify for publicly funded physiotherapy after surgery, through the hospital or Ontario Health atHome. Doorstep Doc home visits are private, and many extended health plans include physiotherapy, so check your plan.
ReferralDo I need a referral for physiotherapy after a hip replacement?
No, you can book directly in Ontario. Some insurance plans ask for a doctor's note to reimburse physiotherapy, so check your plan.
Get started
Book hip replacement rehab at home
Preparing for a hip replacement, or recovering from one? Helena will work through your precautions in your own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.