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Moving towards active living after hip and knee replacement
More than 21,000 British Columbians receive elective hip or knee joint replacement surgery each year because of advanced osteoarthritis. After surgery, most patients complete 6-12 weeks of physiotherapy but then receive limited and inconsistent support to return to regular physical activity. Many remain less active than recommended, even two years after surgery.
In this episode of Arthritis at Home, Dr. Marie Westby discusses how community-based exercise programs may help bridge this gap by supporting long-term recovery, fitness, confidence, and social connection.
About Dr. Marie Westby
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