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After hip replacement surgery, you will be taught an exercise program that you will be responsible to continue with for the first two weeks after surgery. As you improve and progress from your surgery, you will be introduced to new exercises that are appropriate for your recovery level. You should...

Administration: Carla Cormack , Director of Inpatient Surgical Care, University Hospital Telephone : 519-685-8500 Extension: 34886 Sherry Szucsko-Bedard , Operations Manager, Inpatient Surgical Care, University Hospital Telephone : 519-685-8500 Extension: 36710 Claudia Venslauskaite, Clinical...

After surgery you will need to use a gait aid to walk. Whether you use crutches or a walker will depend on things like your home environment, your balance, etc. Using a Walker Move the walker first, making sure all four legs are on the ground Move your operated leg next into the middle of the walker...

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The typical length of stay in hospital after joint replacement surgery is one to two days. During your stay in hospital, our team will work with you to make sure you are ready to return safely home. Sometimes family members are asked to come in so they can be shown how to assist you in the...

With joint replacement surgery, the surgery itself is just one component of the whole process. In order for your surgery to be successful, there are things that you can and should do to be adequately prepared. Healthy Living Prior to surgery, engaging in an active lifestyle, maintaining a healthy...

Designated a teaching organization, the London Health Sciences Centre prides itself in the education and training of future health professionals and being a leader in medical research and related activities. The Orthopaedic Program at University Hospital has participated in numerous research...

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy at University Hospital provides direct patient care to our surgical orthopaedic inpatients and delivers physiotherapy services in our ambulatory clinic. Additional support is extended to the Surgical Day Unit (SDU), Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), Rorabeck Bourne Joint...

What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is provided at London Health Sciences Centre by registered physiotherapists. The physiotherapist’s role is to help improve your mobility and manage pain related to your disease or injury. Your care is very important to us. Your physiotherapist will perform an...

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