Exercise program before hip or knee replacement surgery

This trial is testing whether doing targeted exercises for six weeks before hip or knee replacement surgery can help you recover faster and feel better after your operation. About 44 people with advanced arthritis in their hip or knee will participate. Half will do the six-week exercise program before surgery, and half will follow the standard post-surgery rehabilitation plan.

Hip and knee arthritis causes pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving, and sometimes surgery is the best option. Researchers want to see if preparing your body with exercise before surgery—rather than waiting until after—can speed up recovery, improve your strength and movement, and help with anxiety or depression that often comes with joint problems.