Hip Replacement Recovery: Running, Cycling and Rehab Tips

Recovering from hip replacement surgery involves a gradual return to activities like cycling and running. Proper showering techniques, stretching for the IT band, and knowing when to use a cane ensure a safe and steady rehab.

Iliotibial Band Stretch and a Hip Replacement

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sarka-Jonae Miller

Hip replacement surgery usually results in a joint that will last for 15 years or more. Around 200,000 surgeries occur annually with the main goal to reduce pain from hip disease, according to the Georgetown University Hospital Joint Reconstruction Center.