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Once a patient no longer needs walking aids and can walk around the house without pain--in addition to being able to walk two blocks around the house without pain or resting--all of these are considered signs of short-term recovery. The average short-term recovery time for a total hip replacement is 4 to 6 weeks.
The last step in your physical therapy will be a running program to ensure your hip flexor is healed and you are suitable to return to physical activity. How long this take varies depending on the severity of your injury. If you suffer a minor injury, you should be able to return in one to three weeks.