Rehab after a hip or knee replacement, in your own home
The first weeks after a joint replacement matter most, and they're also when it's hardest to leave the house. We start your rehabilitation in your own home.
Who it's for
For people who have just had a hip or knee replacement and come home with a walking frame or crutches, and for those who had surgery some time ago but haven't regained their mobility or confidence when walking.
What we work on
Regaining joint movement and leg strength, walking safely again (first with support and then without), going up and down stairs, getting up from a chair, the bed or the toilet, and managing pain and swelling. As I'm also a nurse, I can check the surgical wound, take care of dressings and give you heparin or other prescribed medication.
Why at home
At home we practise the real movements of your day: your stairs, your bathroom, your kitchen. I teach you and your family the exercises and precautions for each stage so your recovery continues between sessions. I've worked as a nurse on a surgical ward, so I know the process well from surgery to discharge.
What the visits are like
- First visit with assessment and plan
- Sessions at your home, with all the equipment
- Exercises to do between sessions
- Guidance for the family
- Invoice for your insurer
Frequently asked questions
When can I start rehab at home?
Usually as soon as you're home after discharge, following your surgeon's instructions. At the first visit I review your discharge report and adapt the exercises to your stage of recovery.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the person, the type of replacement and how you were before surgery. After the first assessment I'll explain what we can expect and how often sessions should be.
Do I need any equipment at home?
No. I bring what's needed. At most, I'll suggest something simple for your safety, such as a raised toilet seat or a grab rail in the shower.