A recent randomized controlled trial conducted across three Norwegian hospitals examined whether preoperative exercise programs benefit older adults awaiting total hip replacement (THR). The study, ...
Most of us have heard of physical therapy re-hab, but what about pre-hab? Health and fitness expert Beth Oliver joined us to share why it could be a game changer before hip replacement surgery. If you ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Published results showed a low rate of participants with symptomatic hip OA enrolled in a supervised education ...
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Fitness: Prehab your aching joints in advance of surgery

The official term for training prior to surgery is prehabilitation (prehab) and is often guided by a physiotherapist or strength and conditioning specialist. The goal is to limit the deterioration of ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A home exercise program yielded similar outcomes as formal physical therapy at 1 year after hip arthroscopy.
For individuals with chronic hip pain, a hip replacement can offer a new lease of life. While you might be tempted to jump right back into an active lifestyle, it's best to take it slow. It's also ...
Background Prolonged physical impairments in range of movement, postural stability and walking speed are commonly reported following total hip replacement (THR). It is unclear from the current body of ...