Pre-Op Exercises
During Joint Camp Orientation, the physical therapist will provide you with a list of exercises. Practicing these BEFORE your surgery can help you best prepare for your recovery after surgery.
Preparing for Your Surgery & Post-Discharge Care
Before your surgery:
- Click here to register for Joint Camp orientation class
- Begin discussing your discharge plans with family and friends. Information will be provided at orientation about equipment needed, therapy and household arrangements.
- If you take arthritis/anti-inflammatory medications, blood thinner medication or aspirin, notify the physician that prescribed the blood thinner that you are having joint surgery. This will ensure coordination between physicians.
- Practice cough and deep breathing exercises.
- Practice your total joint exercises as shown in your Joint Camp education booklet or watch the following videos:
- Complete a home safety assessment. Information will be provided during orientation.
- Follow the Anesthesia Fasting Guidelines about eating or drinking before surgery. Most home medications can be taken with a sip of water the morning of surgery, but some specific medications should not be taken. Medication instructions for morning of surgery will be discussed at your Pre-Admission appointment. Blood thinners need to be discussed with your surgeon. View guidelines here.
- No makeup, jewelry, hairpins or nail polish should be worn on the morning of your surgery. Leave all valuables and cash at home.
- Shower with the special soap (CHG) you received during your Pre-Admission Testing Appointment. View CHG shower instructions in your Joint Camp education booklet on page 13.
- Call the Joint Camp manager at (256) 265-5500 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have questions.
