Hip & Knee Replacement Rehabilitation

Patient Education & Rehabilitation Resources

You play a key role in preparing for and recovering from surgery. The following resources and videos relay important information that will help you prepare for your surgery. The resources provide detailed instructions on what to expect before and after your surgery and what equipment needs to be ordered in advance so you are well prepared.

Getting Ready for Surgery guides

• Getting Ready for and Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery
• Getting Ready for and Recovering from Knee Replacement Surgery

General rehabilitation education videos for hip or knee replacement surgery

These videos provide general rehabilitation information that will help you prepare for and recover from hip or knee replacement surgery.

There may be specific information for your type of surgery, your surgeon or the hospital where you will have your surgery. You will get this specific information during your pre-op class.

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Preparing for your Hip or Knee Surgery (1/11)

Recovering from your Hip or Knee Surgery (2/11)

Moving from Sit to Stand after your Knee or Hip Surgery (3/11)

Bed Transfers after your Hip or Knee Surgery (4/11)

Positions for Lying Down after your Hip or Knee Surgery (5/11)

Dressing after your Hip or Knee Surgery (6/11)

Walking after your Hip or Knee Surgery (7/11)

Navigating Stairs after your Hip or Knee Surgery (8/11)

Bath Transfers after your Hip or Knee Surgery (9/11)

Toilet Transfers after your Hip or Knee Surgery (10/11)

Car Transfers after your Hip or Knee Surgery (11/11)