A Hip Replacement Recovery Guide I Can Recommend
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Since my hip replacement in 2023, I’ve been asked many times how I got back to running, and then back to ultra distances. So when Tom Morgan, an HCPC registered physiotherapist, asked me to review his Hip Replacement Recovery and Rehabilitation Guide, I was happy to read it once the 6 Day race in Hungary was over. I’ve now read the whole thing, and it’s incredibly comprehensive.
What the hip replacement guide covers
This isn’t a short list of exercises to do after surgery. It takes you through the whole recovery: preparing for the operation, the early days afterwards, pain and swelling, walking, stairs, sleeping and everyday activities. It then moves on to rebuilding strength, balance and confidence, returning to work and hobbies, gym-based exercise, and getting back to the things that matter to you personally.
The exercise sections link to video demonstrations, so you can see exactly how each exercise should be done rather than relying on written instructions and photos. It runs to 145 pages, with recovery trackers and milestone checklists, and Tom’s website has a full description and a look inside the guide.
What worked for me in my own rehab
All the exercises Tom recommends are good ones. The one I still do five times a week is standing on one leg doing knee rotations with an exercise band. I’ve worked my way up from the yellow band to the black!
All my running during rehab was done on a treadmill with a LEVER body weight support system, right up to my first half marathon and then my first marathon after surgery. It worked really well for me.
I’d add that your running history, both long term and recent, has a real bearing on how far you come back, and so do your expectations. I’ve always believed strongly in the power of expectations.
How to get 10% off the guide
The guide is £24.99. Use the code WILLIAM10 at checkout for 10% off.
Find out more about Tom’s work at Tom Morgan Physio Solutions, where he also has a free hip replacement recovery resource hub with articles on common questions after surgery.
My own comeback
Nordorthopaedics, the clinic in Lithuania where I had my operation, made this short film about my return to running. You can read more in the Nordorthopaedics clinic feature and the Press and Journal article on my return to ultra form.
If you’re facing a hip replacement, or recovering from one, I’d recommend Tom’s guide. Use code WILLIAM10 for 10% off.
