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PREHABILITATION HIP KNEE PREHABILITATION PROGRAMME This leaflet contains information about your prehabilitation programme that will take place before your hip or knee surgery
HIP KNEE PREHABILITATION PROGRAMME What is involved Strengthening exercises Balance training Joint mobility Aerobic training When Should I Attend Patients who will have a Total or Partial Knee or Hip Replacement are eligible to attend Classes run over four weeks They should be commenced at least four weeks prior to surgery Programme Enrolment If you are interested in attending our Prehabilitation class please contact us on 01 2936692 Classes are on at
The Programme The Prehabilitation programme is specific to those who will undergo a Joint Replacement This gym based programme will run over a four week period prior to your surgery and will require patients to attend weekly for a one hour group session with the Physiotherapist
The programme will be carried out in the Physiotherapy gym of the Beacon Hospital It will consist of a circuit based class Each exercise station will focus on maximising strength balance range of movement and aerobic fitness We will provide you with an exercise diary to help you to keep track of your exercise prescription Exercises will be tailored to suit your individual ability and needs by an experienced Physiotherapist while being held in a positive supportive environment
What should I wear We would advise you to wear loose comfortable clothing e g long shorts tracksuit bottoms or loose three quarter length trousers It is also important that you wear Where do I go Please follow the signs for the Physiotherapy Department which is in Beacon Court adjacent to the main hospital We will meet you in the waiting room and show you to the Physiotherapy gym BEACON HOSPITAL AND CLINICS VISITORS MAP Beacon Consultants Clinics Suites 1 32 The Avenue Advanced Radiology Beacon Dental Clinic Beacon Eye Clinic Beacon Eye Specialists Cancer Support Centre The Well THE AVENUE Beacon Beacon Hall Consultants Suite 36 Concourse Beacon Dermatology Suites 1 12 Beacon Medical Group Second Floor Motivation Weight The Concourse Building Management Clinic Sandra Cummings Lift access Audiologist from Wellington Eye Clinic Car Park THE CONCOURSE NORTH MALL Advanced Radiology Reception Suite 8 Suite 20 Orange Mall Beacon Court Pharmacy Monday Friday 8 30am to 6pm Main Entrance Lif t P har m acy Revolving Door Information Desk Beacon Hospital First Floor Beacon Renal Suite 35 Beacon Hospital Reception Lobby
Version 07 04 2022 Physiotherapy Department Suite 20 Beacon Court Beacon Hospital Sandyford Dublin 18 Tel 01 2936692 Email physiotherapy beaconhospital ie www beaconhospital ie