Physiotherapy
The physiotherapist will assess your ability to use your muscles, provide you with a set of bed exercises and tailor an exercise regime for your time in hospital as well as for your return home. This is to help you get back on your feet and be independent as soon as possible.
Physiotherapy visits may start as soon as the day after your surgery. The physiotherapist will continue to see you on a regular basis to progress your rehabilitation program in consultation with your surgeon. How intense your rehabilitation program will be is dependent on you, your surgeon and physiotherapist.
Your first task will be to learn how to get out of bed, sit and stand safely with your physiotherapist assisting you to gently mobilise after surgery.
As you progress and your confidence builds, you will be able to walk on your own with the use of a walking aid. Your physiotherapist will progress you onto practicing walking up and down stairs. At the same time, your physiotherapist will adjust your exercise program according to your needs and abilities.
The aim of these exercises is to train and strengthen your muscles so that you fully benefit from your operation. Most people get immediate benefit from surgery but sometimes recovery can seem slow and frustrating. The first few months after surgery involve a lot of commitment, motivation and hard work on your part to get the joint working properly. In general, the more actively you participate, the quicker your recovery will be.
Your rehabilitation program is designed to meet your personal requirements.
Hospital Discharge Information
Your surgeon will discharge you from hospital depending on your condition and mobility.
Typical Goals for Hospital Discharge:
- Independently getting out of bed and chair
- Independently attending to your own toilet and showering needs
- Independently getting in and out of the car
- Dressing yourself with only minimal assistance for drying your feet and putting on shoes and socks
- Walking with the help of a walking aid
- Going up and down stairs with the assistance of a crutch/walking stick
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