Pre-Hab gives you the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for surgery and rehabilitation. This includes tools and tips about how to strengthen your muscles, adapt the way you do daily activities, and lose the extra weight that’s putting unnecessary stress on your sore joint. Pre-Hab can help you have a more successful surgery and a faster, easier rehabilitation.
Pre-Hab is for people who have been identified as a surgical candidate. These sessions are offered free of charge.
Pre-Hab Education will address these questions:
1. What is osteoarthritis?
2. How can I protect my joints?
3. What helping aids should I use?
4. How can weight loss help?
5. How can I improve my eating habits and food choices?
6. Which nutrients can help before surgery?
7. Why should I exercise?
8. What exercises should I do?
9. How much exercise is too much?
10. How can I control my pain?
The OASIS Pre-Hab Education Session is offered regularly.
Materials
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