Surgery

There are things you can do to improve your health in the lead up to your operation. These include trying to be as physically active as possible and taking steps to minimise the risk of infection. Find out how.

If you’re fit and strong, your surgery has the best chance of success, and you’ll likely recover more quickly. In this Surgery Toolkit, you'll find tailormade, follow-along exercise routines for hip, shoulder and knee replacement, as well as full body workouts to help you maintain overall fitness.  

Anaesthetic is a drug that’s used during surgery to stop you feeling any pain. There are different types of anaesthetic available and which one is right for you will depend on the type of surgery you're having and your general health.

Knowing key preparations and strategies to manage pain can help ease your discomfort and put you on the path to a smoother recovery. With the right preparation and expectations, you can feel far more in control of your pain than you might think. 

So many people don’t understand what it’s like to live with a condition that can have such a huge but hidden impact on your life. But we do. One place you can always find a friendly ear or an answer to a question is our online community forum. Also available on an app for Apple and Android.