Blog · Deborah Bateson · 21 December 2024
Aftercare
Prehab before joint surgery
Going into theatre stronger — what physiotherapy can do before a hip or knee replacement.
Symptoms and what they can mean
You already hurt. The waiting list is long. Doing nothing until the operation date is how deconditioning wins.
What we can do in clinic
We train what you can: the other leg, the arms for crutches, walking tolerance. I will not sabotage a surgeon’s restrictions. I will make the weeks after less of a cliff.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Pre-op medical questions — bloods, medicines, infection — stay with the hospital team.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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