7 Tips on How to Maintain Healthy Joints & Prevent Knee Injuries
Regular movement keeps joints lubricated and strengthens the muscles that support the knee. Low-impact activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, pilates and yoga reduce load on sore or weak knees. Warming up before exercise and stretching afterwards helps prevent strains and supports recovery. A healthy body weight, balanced diet and good hydration all protect cartilage […]
Exercises to Strengthen Your Hips Pre-Surgery
“Prehabilitation” means building strength, mobility, and endurance around the hip before total hip surgery to give you a stronger starting point for recovery. Common pre-surgery exercises include short-arc quadriceps, chair push-ups, heel slides, leg slides, long-arc quadriceps, and gluteal sets. These are general examples only — check with your surgeon or physiotherapist that they are […]
Preparing Your Home for Hip Surgery Recovery
Preparing your home before hip surgery while you’re still mobile makes the early weeks of recovery safer and less stressful. Key steps include moving essentials to waist height, removing trip hazards, and arranging your sleeping and washing spaces to reduce bending and stairs. Gentle movement, guided by your physiotherapist, is an important part of recovery […]
Tips on Returning to Work After Surgery
How soon you return to work depends on the type of work you do, the surgery you’ve had, weight-bearing restrictions, and any use of crutches. As a general guide, keyhole surgery may need only a few days to a week off, while hip or knee replacement typically requires several weeks, longer for physically demanding roles. […]