Post-Surgical Rehab
Outpatient physical therapy after total hip replacement (THA). Most hip-replacement patients recover faster than knees — full weight-bearing from day one and a quicker return to walking. We pick up after home health (usually weeks 2–3) and carry you through gait normalization, strength rebuilding, and return to higher-level activity.
Weeks 2–6
Normalized gait without cane, hip range of motion within surgeon precautions, climbing stairs reciprocally
Weeks 6–12
Single-leg stance, full glute and hip strength, return to driving and full work
Months 3–6
Walking long distances, cycling, doubles tennis, hiking, golf
Anterior-approach THAs typically have no precautions. Posterior-approach THAs usually restrict deep hip flexion, adduction across midline, and internal rotation for 6–12 weeks. We follow your surgeon's specific instructions and teach you how to bathe, dress, and get out of cars without violating them.
Sixty-minute evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We review your op report, screen gait, measure available range of motion, and check glute and hip strength. First treatment same visit.
Early phase: gait retraining, glute activation, hip range-of-motion work within precautions, balance. Mid phase: progressive single-leg loading, stair training, return to driving prep. Late phase: higher-level strength and endurance, return to recreational activity.
Medicare covers THA rehab under Part B. Most commercial plans cover it. Self-pay $150. Capitol Hill, Bethesda, and in-home.
Same-week evaluations at Capitol Hill, Bethesda, and in-home throughout the DMV.
Book a Hip Replacement EvalMost patients with a right THA are cleared between weeks 3 and 6. Left THA patients with automatic transmissions often return sooner. We test before clearing.
Most patients finish formal PT around 8–12 weeks. Strength and full activity tolerance continue improving for 6–12 months.
Most patients return to golf, doubles tennis, hiking, cycling, and swimming. High-impact running and singles tennis are more variable — we'll talk through realistic expectations during your evaluation.
Yes. In-network with Original Medicare and most Medicare Advantage plans at all three locations.