An Objective Approach to Physical Therapy in Patients After Hip Arthroplasty

Aim: The main aim of the study was to assess the effects of hip arthroplasty and rehabilitation on pain, physical fitness and everyday functioning. Materials and Methods: The study involved 25 HOA patients, including 19 women and 6 men, after hip arthroplasty. The patients were assessed before and after the procedure. The results were used to conduct descriptive, graphical and statistical analyses. Results: Surgical treatment and rehabilitation improved joint mobility and had a positive influence and the subjective feeling of pain, resulting in pain reduction or elimination. The treatment also increased the patients' ability to ambulate. Conclusions: 1. HOA is a common diagnostic and therapeutic problem that affects more women than men. 2. Since the study showed a high overweight and obesity rate, it is important to educate patients about the effects of physical activity on controlling one's body weight and inform them that overweight and obesity are risk factors for HOA. 3. The treatment used in study patients reduced or eliminated the pain, improved joint mobility and increased the patients' ability to ambulate, which had a positive effect on the quality of life.