Can I play sport after hip replacement?

Yes, many patients are able to return to physical activity after a hip replacement, although it depends on the type of activity, your level of activity prior to surgery, your overall health, and the progress of your recovery. Hip replacement surgery aims to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life, enabling you to lead an active lifestyle. However, a hip replacement is not a 'normal' hip joint and will be unlikely to allow you to perform high demand activities. Things that can be expected to be possible after hip replacement include gym work/classes, golf, social level tennis, walking, and gentle skiing if done as a life long activity. It would be unreasonable to expect a return to running, contact sports, or high level competitive sport post hip replacement.