Joint replacement class

Hip and knee replacement education

Stepping Forward is for hip and knee replacement patients and their support person. You’ll be scheduled for Stepping Forward as part of your pre-surgery registration if this is your first joint replacement at ProHealth, or if your previous joint replacement was more than a year ago.

Learn more

Learn more about hip surgery or knee surgery at ProHealth Care.

What you’ll learn

During a 60- to 90-minute class, you’ll learn about:

• Completing pre-surgery paperwork.
• Preparing for surgery and a smooth recovery.
• Managing pain.
• Nutrition after joint replacement.
• Rehabilitation after joint replacement.

Guidance from experts

Enjoy a team approach to joint replacement education. You’ll learn from:

• Experienced nurses
• Physical therapists
• Social workers

Benefits of pre-surgery education

When you attend joint replacement class, you’ll:

• Be better prepared for your procedure.
• Feel less worried about your procedure.
• Feel more satisfied with the outcome of your procedure.
• Have a smoother recovery.
• Make connections with other patients going through a similar experience.

Cost

There’s no additional cost for Stepping Forward. The class is part of your hip replacement or knee replacement surgery preparation.

Contact us

For more information about Stepping Forward or the class schedule, call 262-928-3000.