Pre-Surgery Physiotherapy for Hip Replacement
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Beginning a pre-surgery physiotherapy programme is the first step towards a successful surgery and a smoother recovery. By investing in your physical health before surgery, you are setting the stage for a faster, more effective rehabilitation process.
Contact Stride Physiotherapy today to learn more about our pre-surgery physiotherapy services and how we can help you prepare for your hip replacement surgery.
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Pre-Surgery Physiotherapy for Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is a crucial step towards alleviating pain and restoring function in a damaged hip joint. While the surgery itself is essential, preparing your body through pre-surgery physiotherapy can significantly enhance your recovery and overall outcome.
At Stride Physiotherapy, we emphasise the importance of this preparatory phase to ensure you are in optimal condition for surgery.
Personalised Physiotherapy Plans
At Stride Physiotherapy, our experienced physiotherapists create personalised pre-surgery physiotherapy programmes tailored to your specific needs and goals.
We work closely with your surgical team to ensure a coordinated approach to your care, providing the best possible preparation for your hip replacement.
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The Importance of Pre-Surgery Physiotherapy for Hip Replacement
Pre-surgery physiotherapy, often referred to as “prehabilitation,” involves tailored exercise and therapy programmes designed to improve strength, flexibility, and overall fitness before undergoing surgery. This proactive approach offers several benefits:
- Improved Surgical Outcomes: Strengthening muscles and improving joint function pre-surgery can lead to better surgical results and a more efficient recovery process.
- Reduced Recovery Time: Patients who engage in pre-surgery physiotherapy often experience faster recovery times, as their bodies are better prepared for the demands of post-surgery rehabilitation.
- Enhanced Mental Preparedness: Preparing physically for surgery can also boost mental readiness, reducing anxiety and increasing confidence in the procedure and recovery process.
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Key Areas of Focus
By focusing on the following areas, you can enter hip replacement surgery in a stronger and more prepared state, leading to better surgical outcomes and a more efficient recovery process.
- Strengthening Exercises: Building up the muscles around the hip, such as the gluteal, quadriceps, and hamstring muscles, is crucial. These exercises help provide support and stability to the hip joint.
- Flexibility Training: Gentle stretching exercises aimed at improving the range of motion in the hip joint can help maintain or enhance flexibility, making post-surgery movement easier.
- Cardiovascular Fitness: Incorporating low-impact aerobic exercises, such as swimming or cycling, can improve overall cardiovascular health, which is beneficial for a smoother recovery.
- Balance and Stability Exercises: Working on proprioception and balance can reduce the risk of falls and improve overall stability post-surgery.
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