Exercising After Hip or Knee Replacement
Exercising After Hip or Knee Replacement
For educational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. For adults 18+.
Returning to movement after a hip or knee replacement can feel uncertain — but gentle, guided exercise is central to a good recovery. This guide explains what typically helps, with care.
What recovery often looks like, the role of your surgeon and physiotherapist, gentle early movement, rebuilding strength and range, common precautions, and easing back to walking and daily life.
What's inside
- →What recovery looks like — general stages
- →Your care team — surgeon & physio led
- →Gentle early movement — starting slow
- →Rebuilding strength — over time
- →Common precautions — protecting the joint
- →Back to daily life — walking & beyond
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about fitness and mobility — it is not medical or fitness advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor or physiotherapist. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have a heart condition, recent surgery, balance problems, dizziness, or a chronic illness. Move within your own limits and stop if you feel pain, chest discomfort, severe breathlessness, or dizziness. For a fall with injury, or signs of a heart problem or stroke, call 911.