Variability in United States online rehabilitation protocols after open and endoscopic hip abductor repair.

Substantial variability exists in the composition and timing of rehabilitation protocols following hip abductor tendon repair.

A majority of protocols advised limited weight bearing for the first 6 weeks after surgery and avoidance of active hip abduction and passive hip adduction, however there was wide variation in the recommendations regarding brace use, strengthening progressions, the role of functional testing, and the timeline for return to activity and sport.