Quote Originally Posted by gcoe View Post
That is a pity that the physios at the NHS won't provide some help. In fact that is quite poor practice. Progressive resistance training and getting fit does improve outcomes after surgery so not providing this support is a false economy.
oh boy how I agree with you. I managed to get two sessions ( I suspect because they found out I worked for clinical governance in a neighbouring hospital).

Your suggestion to approach the Arthritis Society made me (once again ) realise I am in denial. My reaction was "What me? Why would I want to go to the Arthritis society?" err 'cos you've got arthritis foolish person!!!

Looks like the arthritic knee (traumatic arthritis) is going to beat the (osteo) arthritic hip to the operating table.

Ho hum life goes on.

I'm trying to find more about why exercising can delay joint replacement. Especially hip as I've heard that's more successful and there's some hope for my left hip -whereas my knee is knackered. Any suggestions where I can read up on it.