Getting a New Hip? Start With a Better Plan.
Preparing for total hip replacement can feel overwhelming. Knowing what to expect before and after surgery can help you approach recovery with greater confidence.
Download our free practical guide to help you prepare your body, organize your home, understand early recovery priorities, and ask the right questions.
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Less Guesswork. More Confidence.
This practical patient guide walks you through important steps before surgery and key considerations during recovery.
Prepare Before Surgery
Learn about prehabilitation, practicing everyday movements, strengthening supporting muscles, and preparing your home.
Early Recovery Priorities
Understand swelling management, gentle muscle activation, safe walking, and using assistive devices.
Recognize Warning Signs
Know which symptoms should prompt a call to your surgical team or emergency medical care.
Return to Activity
Learn why returning to walking, recreational exercise, and everyday activities requires an individualized plan.
Questions for Your Care Team
Bring useful questions about pain management, physical therapy, equipment, surgical approach, and movement precautions.
Create Your Personal Plan
Use the guide to organize your pre-surgery tasks, support system, and first recovery priorities.
Your Recovery Starts Before Surgery.
Prehabilitation helps you practice movements and routines that you may need after your procedure.
Having a plan for your exercises, home environment, transportation, and support can make the transition into recovery more manageable.
Our guide helps you identify important questions and prepare for conversations with your surgeon and physical therapist.
Start with the essentials
- Prepare a safe and accessible home environment.
- Practice sitting, standing, and using a walker.
- Understand your surgeon's specific movement precautions.
- Arrange transportation and support for daily tasks.
- Discuss your rehabilitation plan before surgery.
Feel More Prepared for What's Ahead.
Whether your surgery is approaching or you're helping a loved one prepare, this guide gives you practical information to discuss with your healthcare team.
- You're scheduled for total hip replacement surgery.
- You want to understand what prehab involves.
- You're preparing your home for postoperative recovery.
- You want to understand early rehabilitation priorities.
- You want to recognize important warning signs.
- You want useful questions to bring to your care team.
Your New Hip Deserves a Strong Start.
Get the free Total Hip Replacement: What to Know Before Surgery guide and take the first step toward a more informed recovery.
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