6 Tips for a Successful Total Knee or Total Hip Replacement
Help make your joint replacement successful
1. Fuel Your Recovery
Dive deep into the importance of post-surgical nutrition. Plan for protein-rich meal to enhance muscle repair, explore anti-inflammatory foods, and creative ways to stay hydrated when movement is limited.
2. Your Entertainment Arsenal
Combat boredom during recovery. Create a personalized entertainment library with audiobooks, podcasts, engaging documentaries, and interactive games that don't require extensive movement. Get your playlist ready now.
3. The Power of Community
Explore online support groups and forums for people recovering from knee and hip replacements. Sharing experiences, asking questions, and finding encouragement from others on a similar journey will help reduce your anxiety and improve your confidence going into surgery.
4. Meditation for Managing Discomfort
Various meditation techniques are specifically designed for pain management. Explore body scan meditations to observe knee or hip sensations without judgment. Visualization exercises can create a sense of calm around the surgical site. Loving-kindness meditations cultivate self-compassion during challenging moments.
5. Prehab Powerhouse
Explore the benefits of prehabilitation exercises before your surgery. Perform exercises that can strengthen the muscles surrounding your knee and hip joint, improve flexibility to prepare your body for a smoother and faster post-surgical recovery.
6. Celebrate Milestones, Big and Small
Realize the importance of acknowledging progress throughout recovery. Explore ways to celebrate even small victories, find motivation in milestones, and maintain a sense of accomplishment on the road to regaining mobility.
So, knowing how to best prepare for your upcoming surgery is one thing, but the entire process can still be a bit overwhelming. But don’t worry, I’m here to help support.
I’m Coach Darwin and I’ve been a physical therapist for over 20 years
I have successfully helped hundreds of patients prepare for and recover from Total Joint Replacements. I am passionate about facilitating a holistic approach to physical therapy which includes mindfulness and positive intention-setting in addition to physical exercises. I believe I have been successful with so many different patients because I provide a mindful approach to my care. I’ve also packaged my knowledge into an online eGuide which walks patients through a comprehensive process to best prepare for surgery.
Want to see a sample of our eGuide and see how it can help you?
Benefits you can expect
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Studies show that patients who participate in a prehabilitation program experience improved function, health-related quality of life, muscle strength, and reduced pain.
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Meditation has been shown to reduce pain and improve function following a Total Joint Replacement surgery.
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Online eGuide can be instantly accessed anytime, anywhere from your computer or mobile device.
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Exercise videos were selected specifically for your surgery AND demonstrated by a physical therapist.
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Affordable care option saves you time and money from expensive office visits.
