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Home...Outpatient ServicesHip and Knee Joint ReplacementPreparing for Hip or Knee Surgery

Preparing for Hip or Knee Surgery

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If you are having a hip or knee replacement, this checklist can help you prepare for surgery.

Pre-operative exercises

If you have an upcoming hip or knee surgery, begin these exercises today. Complete them three times a day until your surgery.

1. Knee bend in supine using a towel or sheet

  • lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the bed or floor
  • loop a sheet or towel around your ankle and pull toward you to help you bend your knee
  • keep your feet flat on the bed and slide your heel as close to your bottom as you can
  • hold for five seconds
  • straighten your leg

Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

2. Bridging

  • lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the bed or floor
  • squeeze your buttocks together and lift your bottom off the bed/floor
  • hold for five seconds and slowly return to your starting position

If this seems easy, try the same exercise with one leg held straight and lifted off the bed/floor. Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

3. Knee straightening over roll

  • place a large rolled towel under your knee
  • press the back of your knee down into the rolled towel
  • straighten your leg and hold for five seconds

Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

4. Knee straightening in chair

  • sit on a firm chair
  • keep the back of your thigh on the chair and straighten your leg
  • hold for five seconds

Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

5. Hamstring stretch while sitting

  • sit on the edge of a firm seat
  • place your heel on a low stool
  • straighten your leg and pull your toes towards you
  • keep your back straight and bend forward until your feel a gentle stretch in your back
  • hold for 30 seconds

Repeat this exercise three times, three times a day.

6. Chair push-offs

  • sit on a chair with armrests
  • place your hands on armrests with your elbows bent
  • push through your hands to straighten your elbows and lift your body
  • hold for five seconds

Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

7. Standing knee raises

  • stand straight and hold onto the rail/counter on your non-operative side (the side of your body that is not having an operation)
  • lift your operated knee slowly to hip height
  • hold for five seconds
  • gently lower the leg down

Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

8. Standing knee bend

  • hold a firm counter for support
  • stand on your non-operative leg
  • bend your knee, bringing your heel towards your bottom
  • hold for five seconds

Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

9. Heel raises

  • hold a firm counter for support
  • stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart
  • rise up on your toes
  • hold for five seconds
  • slowly return to your starting position

Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

10. Mini squats on a chair

  • stand in front of a chair with equal weight through both feet
  • keep your feet shoulder width apart
  • lower your bottom towards the seat as if you are going to sit
  • pause for two seconds, hovering over the chair seat. Do not sit
  • return to a standing position

Repeat this exercise ten times, three times a day.

Required equipment

After a hip or knee replacement, you will need to rent or buy equipment to support your safe recovery.

Disclaimer: Please note that we provide suggestions for external third-party providers as a courtesy to our patients. We do not validate, vet or endorse the providers and you are under no obligation to use the providers suggested. Responsibility for selecting a provider resides with each patient or guardian. We do not accept any liability or responsibility with respect to the providers suggested. You are urged to contact providers directly to ensure they meet your individual needs.

Equipment if you've had a knee replacement

Required:

  • a two-wheeled walker (important: bring this to the hospital on the day of your surgery)
  • a single-point cane

Recommended:

  • a raised toilet seat with arms (if you are taller than 5'3”) or versa frame (if you are under 5' 3”)
  • a bath chair or tub transfer bench
  • a long-handled shoehorn
  • a long-handled reacher
  • a long-handled sponge
  • a sockaid

Equipment if you've had a hip replacement

Required:

  • a two-wheeled walker (important: bring this to the hospital on the day of your surgery)
  • a single-point cane
  • a raised toilet seat with arms (if you are taller than 5'3”) or versa frame (if you are under 5' 3”)
  • a bath chair or tub transfer bench
  • a long-handled shoehorn
  • a long-handled reacher
  • a long-handled sponge
  • a sockaid

Where to rent or buy equipment in Brampton and surrounding areas

  • BMP Home Mobility Care
    180 Sandalwood Pkwy. E., Unit # B2A, Brampton
    905-488-6398 or 1-866-829-0818
  • Canada Care Medical
    4 Carson Crt., Brampton
    416-241-1133 or 1-866-882-9700
  • First Choice Health Care
    5130 Dixie Rd., Unit 5, Mississauga
    905-624-3404
  • Gore Pharmacy Adapt Home Health Care
    4515 Ebenezer Rd., Unit 110, Brampton
    905-794-5003
  • Medical Mart Supplies Ltd.
    550 Matheson Blvd. W., Mississauga
    905-624-2011 or 1-800-379-4780
  • Medics Mobility Inc.
    3600A Laird Rd., Unit 16, Mississauga
    905-608-0006 or 1-866-633-4290
  • Medigas - Milton
    8695 Escarpment Way, Unit 1 and 2, Milton
    905-636-4890 or 1-855-350-4381
  • Motion Specialties
    2130 Dundas St. E., Mississauga
    905-804-0400 or 1-888-815-2593
  • Rexall – Brampton Civic Hospital
    2100 Bovaird Dr. E., Brampton
    905-790-6308
  • Shopper's Home Health Care
    1 Kennedy Rd. S., Brampton
    905-455-5939
  • Shopper's Home Health Care
    1077 North Service Rd., Unit 21, Mississauga
    905-281-0166 or 1-888-603-4369
  • Storybrook Pharmacy & Medical Clinic
    611 Wanless Dr., Unit 1, Brampton
    905-840-9994
  • Young's Pharmacy & Homecare
    47 Main St. S., Georgetown
    905-877-2100
  • Westin Healthcare
    30 Gillingham Dr., Unit 501, Brampton
    905-451-7743

Where to rent or buy equipment in Etobicoke and surrounding areas

  • Access Abilities-Etobicoke
    154 Norseman St., Etobicoke
    416-237-9654
  • Etobicoke General - Centre Pharmacy
    115 Humber College Blvd., Suite 102, Etobicoke
    416-743-0404
  • Home Medical Equipment
    77 St Regis Cres. S., Toronto
    416-633-9333 or 1-866-571-9333
  • Hunt's Healthcare Inc.
    109 Woodbine Downs Blvd., Unit 7, Toronto
    416-798-1303 or 1-888-838-5146
  • Motion Specialties
    202 Sparks Ave., Toronto
    416-751-0400
  • ProResp – Etobicoke
    5525 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 112, Toronto
    416-798-0844 or 1-800-563-8981
  • Seniors Store
    4974 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke
    416-231-1300 or 1-888-795-7718
  • Silver Cross – Toronto
    14 Goodmark Pl., Toronto
    416-755-1164
  • Silver Cross - Toronto West
    225 The East Mall, Unit 16, Etobicoke
    416-915-4479 or 1-844-352-7677
  • Wellwise - by Shoppers Drug Mart
    Six Points Plaza, 5230 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke
    416-236-1201 or 1-888-603-4369

Where to rent or buy equipment in Orangeville and surrounding areas

  • Caravaggio IDA Drugs
    128 Main St. W., Shelburne
    519-925-2729
  • Dynamic Health Care Solution
    753011 Second Line EHS, Orangeville
    519-942-8441 or 1-866-875-2877
  • Fifth Avenue Pharmacy
    14 Fifth Ave., Orangeville
    519-941-9921
  • Headwaters Elevator Lifts and Services
    20 Dawson Rd., Orangeville
    519-215-1710
  • Ontario Home Health/Ontario Home Oxygen
    170 Lakeview Crt., Unit 4, Orangeville
    519-941-1127 or 1-800-661-1912
  • Rolling Hill Remedy Rx Pharmacy
    140 Rolling Hills Dr., Orangeville
    519-942-2225

Where to rent or buy equipment in Woodbridge and surrounding areas

  • a2z Mobility Inc. Home Health Care
    1-241 Edgeley Blvd., Vaughan
    905-761-9969
  • AGTA Home Health Care and Nursing Medical Equipment Rentals
    7695 Jane St., Unit 3, Vaughan
    905-760-2482 or 1-866-528-4753
  • Medigas - York Region
    17705 Leslie St., Suite B, Newmarket
    905-853-8744 or 1-800-263-9962
  • Vaughan Wheelchair and Home Health Services
    7700 Pine Valley Dr., Suite 4A, Woodbridge
    905-264-6653 or 416-653-6646
  • Vital Mobility
    130 Bass Pro Mills, Unit 62, Vaughan
    905-532-9494

Respite care options

If you will need respite care after your hip or knee replacement, listed below are options you may consider for a short stay. Other options may also be available, so you may wish to conduct your own research.

Please contact the facility of your choice as soon as your surgical date is confirmed and:

  • arrange for your respite admission between the first and second day after your operation
  • contact your family doctor to complete the required medical assessment forms

Please note that the information below is general and is subject to change. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact our discharge coordinator at 905-494-2120 ext. 57231.

Disclaimer: We provide suggestions for external third-party providers as a courtesy to our patients. We do not validate, vet or endorse providers, and you are not obligated to use the providers suggested. Responsibility for selecting a provider resides with each patient or guardian. We do not accept any liability or responsibility with respect to the providers suggested. You are urged to contact providers directly to ensure they meet your individual needs.

Transitional care options

About transitional care:

  • prices range from $25-50/day
  • availability is limited so call as soon as your surgical date is confirmed
  • you must be a senior (minimum age varies)

Caledon Transitional Care

9 McClellan Rd., Alton
519-940-9093

Includes:

  • meals
  • help with self care
  • programs, if available

Caledon Transitional Care requires that you live in the Central West region.

Richview Residence

1540 Kipling Ave., Etobicoke
647-344-2734

Includes:

  • meals
  • help with self care
  • programs, if available

Lord Dufferin – Orangeville

32 First St., Orangeville
519-941-8433 ext. 222

Includes meals and access to assistance. You must be able to independently move about.

Etobicoke Services for Seniors - Central King Seniors Residence

15 King St., Etobicoke: two bedrooms, both private
1447 Royal York Rd., Etobicoke: one private and one semi-private option
416-243-0127 ext. 503

Includes:

  • personal support services 24/7 to assist with self care, meal preparation, trips to day programs
  • sliding fee scale for people on fixed budgets (determined at time of booking)

These residences offer two apartment-style accommodations. Genders may not be mixed within units.

Retirement homes in Brampton and surrounding area

The cost of respite care at a retirement home, and the services included, varies by home. In general, respite begins at $125/day. As some homes may cost more or less, it is best to call homes directly for more information.

  • Amica at Brampton
    499 Main St. S., Brampton
    905 460-0080
  • Bramalea Retirement Residence
    30 Peel City Centre Dr., Brampton
    905-790-7900
  • Crescent Hill Place Retirement Home
    3 Crescent Hill Dr. S., Brampton
    905-789-7632
  • Greenway Retirement Home
    100 Ken Whillans Dr., Brampton
    905-799-7273
  • Woodhall Park Retirement Village
    10250 Kennedy Rd., Brampton
    905-846-1441 ext. 35
  • Chartwell Classic - Robert Speck Retirement Residence
    100 Robert Speck Pkwy., Mississauga
    289-633-2154
  • Heritage House Retirement Home
    73 King St. W., Mississauga
    905-279-4800

Retirement homes in Etobicoke and surrounding area

  • Revera Retirement Living - Etobicoke - Centennial Park Place
    25 Centennial Park Rd., Etobicoke
    416-565-7033
  • Village of Humber Heights
    2245 Lawrence Ave. W., Etobicoke
    416 235-0201
  • Rivera - Kingsway Retirement
    4251 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke
    416 236-7575

Retirement Homes in Orangeville and surrounding area

  • Avalon Retirement Lodge
    355 Broadway Ave., Orangeville
    519-941-3351
  • Chartwell Montgomery Village - Retirement Residence
    155 Riddell Rd., Orangeville
    519-943-5575
  • Lord Dufferin Centre - Retirement Residence
    32 First St., Orangeville
    519-941-8433
  • Bolton Mills Retirement Community
    100 Morra Ave., Bolton
    289 206-0775
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