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Looking ahead to a new hip: Getting ready for hip surgery
Many people with arthritic conditions manage their discomfort with non-surgical treatments including proper medication, physical therapy, exercise, rest, and joint protection. If these conservative care methods do not seem to go far enough, surgery is the next option.

Reva's corner:
It is natural to feel some anxiety regarding your hip surgery. Click here to read my Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) which I hope will help ease some of those concerns.

You may be nervous about getting a new hip. But the better prepared you are before surgery, the easier your recovery program (rehabilitation or rehab) is likely to be. That’s because preparing helps give you the strength and skills you’ll need after surgery. It can also improve fitness. So start NOW.

Preparing proactively for recovery

Build muscles that support your hip joint. This will help keep your hip stable while you’re healing.

Strengthen your arms so it will be easier to use walking aids after surgery, if necessary.

Prepare your home before surgery to make it easier and safer for you to get around. Have meals etc. available for easy preparation. Click here for suggestions for home preparation.

Your role
When it comes to preparing for recovery, much of the work is up to you. So make time each day for the exercises. Click here for recommended exercises.

Stop any exercise that causes sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or chest pain.

Avoid holding your breath during exercises.

Follow your surgeon’s instructions