Joint Effort: Getting ready for a joint replacement
Have you had a diagnosis of osteoarthritis?
Have you been advised that you need to have an operation?
Would you like to be ready and prepared for surgery?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then this 4-session programme – ‘Joint Effort: Getting ready for a joint replacement’, will help you prepare both physically and emotionally for your operation. In this programme you will learn what is happening in your body and mind and create a healthy living plan that will help you to live your life to the fullest before and after surgery.
In our time together you will focus on your physical health and lifestyle. Together, we will consider how you move and using a combination of exercise prescription, hands on therapy (as appropriate) and advice you will be able to move as efficiently and comfortably as possible.
We will also discuss how different aspects of your life might influence your symptoms of osteoarthritis and work out how you can find relief from those that do. This will help you to keep fit and healthy in the weeks leading up to your operation. Together we will create a plan that will be individually designed for you to target your specific problems so you will be as strong as you possibly can be. This will ensure your recovery process is as smooth as possible.
Each session is based on a theme (please see below) and will also include time to discuss how you have been getting on, for exercise, hands on therapy (if appropriate) and for questions. Sessions are flexible to ensure that emphasis is placed on the areas that are most important and relevant for you.
Session 1: Getting to know you.
After this session you will understand what is happening in your body and you will have created a plan of what you would like to work on. (75 minutes)
- Your story
- Physical examination
- Let’s talk – what would you like to be able to do?
- Creating an activity plan
- What does having arthritis and an operation mean for you?
This session will also include time to discuss how you have been getting on, time for exercise, hands on therapy (if appropriate) and time for questions.
After this session you will receive a summary of all that we have discussed, an exercise plan and your next steps.
Session 2: Healthy habits
In this session you will learn how to create some good lifestyle habits that will help to prepare your body and mind for your upcoming operation (75 minutes)
- Having a regular exercise /activity routine
- Eating wholesome and nourishing food
- Getting a good night’s sleep
- Keeping on top of stress
- Pain and the brain
This session will also include time to discuss how you have been getting on, time for exercise, hands on therapy (if appropriate) and time for questions.
After this session you will receive a summary of all that we have discussed, an exercise plan and your next steps.
Session 3: Pain relief tips
In this session you will explore some additional strategies that will help you live better (75 minutes)
- Pacing
- Set back planning
- Heat / cold
- Relaxation
- Mindfulness
This session will also include time to discuss how you have been getting on, time for exercise, hands on therapy (if appropriate) and time for questions.
After this session you will receive a summary of all that we have discussed, an exercise plan and your next steps.
Session 4: Catching up;
So, we can see how you can move forward (75 minutes)
- We will put everything together and create a plan while you wait for your joint replacement.
- What happens after your operation?
This session will also include time to discuss how you have been getting on, time for exercise, hands on therapy (if appropriate) and time for questions.
After this final session you will receive your next steps for continuous improvement.
This programme will be tailored to your rehabilitation needs and schedule. I suggest that we meet weekly or fortnightly for the first three sessions and meet for session 4 after a break of a few weeks.
After each session you will receive, via email, a personalised summary of all that we have found and discussed, and an exercise plan specially designed for you. If you have any problems or queries between sessions, I am more than happy to discuss them with you. I am here to support you as much as you need.
This 4-session programme ‘Joint Effort: Getting ready for a joint replacement’ costs £650.
(extra if in your home)