Pam – from hip replacement to 100km success!
29 October 2025When Pam underwent a total hip replacement (mini arthroplasty) in July 2023, her goal wasn’t just recovery, it was to get back to living life to the fullest. An active and determined individual, Pam was keen to regain her strength and independence, and she came to see Luke, our Lead Practitioner at the Rehab Hub, to help make that happen.
Pam’s journey wasn’t a straightforward one. The year before her replacement, she’d undergone hip arthroscopy surgery to address several complex joint issues. Despite working incredibly hard through her rehab under Luke’s guidance, the results weren’t quite what she had hoped for, and she ultimately needed a hip replacement. Pam and the team always knew this setback was a possibility, and even though she refused to let define her, it was a frustration all the same.
In the early stages after her hip replacement in 2023, her rehab followed strict post-operative guidance, focusing on gentle movement, joint mobility, and foundational strength. Once discharged from surgical care, Luke gradually scaled her rehabilitation, introducing progressive exercises designed to restore stability, strength, and confidence. As her recovery progressed, Pam’s sessions evolved into a more advanced program, targeting endurance, balance, and functional movement to help her return to an active lifestyle.
Fast forward to June 2025, less than two years after her operation, and Pam achieved something incredible: she successfully completed the Peak District Ultra Challenge, a 100km endurance event.
We spoke to Pam about her experience, and this is what she had to say:
“I really enjoyed the whole prehab and rehab process (even the repeat round!) because I could see solid progress throughout. What kept me so motivated was how you got the balance just right, you challenged me enough to make progress, but always keeping it safe and doable. And if something didn’t suit me, you simply adapted it.”
Pam’s journey shows that setbacks don’t have to stop you. Her story is a great reminder that rehabilitation isn’t always linear, and even when plans change, persistence pays off. With the right support, structure, and attitude, even the toughest rehab stories can have remarkable endings.
How we can help
We’re here to help you be your best. Our aim is to return you to comfortable and strong movement for a healthy, happy, pain-free life and we will support and guide you every step of the way.
Whether you’re experiencing problems with day-to-day activities or in achieving an important sporting goal, our Practitioners are kind, experienced and confident in helping you:
- Rehabilitate back, joint and muscle injuries and dysfunction
- Return you to, or improve your sport
- Prepare for or recover from surgery
- Recover from accidents
- Improve chronic pain
- Reduce discomfort from work-related issues
We focus as much on addressing the source of an issue as we do treating your painful symptoms, through a pathway of assessment and diagnosis, hands-on therapy, rehabilitation and education.
