THE PROGRAMME
Everything You Need to Know - In One Place
Understand the procedure, optimise your health, and follow structured exercise plans for a confident, smoother recovery.
By doing the Better Surgery Total Hip Replacement Programme, you’ll improve your chances of a smoother recovery following your procedure.
Take control of your surgical journey.
Prepare Better. Recover Stronger.
Welcome to the Total Hip Replacement Programme
PROGRAMME CONTENT
8 Chapters of Expert Advice
and Practical Tools
We break down important information into bite-sized chunks for you to take on board in your own time, or revisit when it suits you.
Meet the team, hear from patients who've been through the journey, and understand the key stages from diagnosis to life with your new hip.
What a total hip replacement involves, why you might need one, the risks and benefits, and how to make a shared decision with your surgeon.
The types of anaesthetic used for hip replacement, what to expect on the day, how to prepare your body, and an honest look at the risks involved.
Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mental wellbeing, long-term conditions, smoking and alcohol — everything to help you go into surgery at your best.
Structured prehabilitation plans and guided exercises designed to build strength, improve fitness and prepare your body for surgery.
Getting your home ready, what to pack, what happens on the day of surgery, and what to expect in the first 24 hours after your operation.
Going home, managing pain, looking after your wound, preventing blood clots, moving safely, and getting back to the activities you enjoy.
A structured rehabilitation programme to rebuild strength, balance and fitness — from the first weeks at home through to longer-term recovery.
DESIGNED FOR PATIENTS
What’s Included?
Engaging resources to prepare your body and mind for surgery.
Patient stories and
first-hand experiences
Wondering what to expect? Hear straight from patients who've recently had a total hip replacement.
They share what helped them prepare, how they managed the tough moments, and what they'd do differently — so you can feel calm, confident, and ready.
Practical tips for
preparation and recovery
Getting your home ready beforehand takes the stress out of coming back after surgery.
We'll guide you through the simple changes that make the biggest difference, and suggest a few useful things to consider buying — so everything is in place when you need it most.
The most helpful thing, by far, that I did to prepare for my surgery was the physical strengthening and preparation.
Rajesh, Edinburgh
Physical activity plans that will get you moving
Preparing your body doesn't have to be daunting. Our easy-to-follow activity plans meet you where you are, with three fitness levels to choose from.
Whether you're already active or just getting started, you'll find gentle, effective ways to build strength and flexibility before your operation — plus expert advice on sleep and mental wellbeing too.
