25 June 2026

King’s pilots digital prehab for hip and knee replacement patients

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a digital prehabilitation trial for patients awaiting hip and knee replacement surgery,...

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23 January 2025

Exercise and improved diet before surgery linked to fewer complications and enhanced recovery

Results show potentially meaningful effects, but are generally of low certainty Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving...

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20 January 2021

Study looks at getting into shape pre-surgery to aid recovery for older patients

Older adults about to undergo elective surgery should undertake a sustained programme of targeted exercise beforehand to counteract the muscle-wasting...

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26 October 2020

Same day discharge for NHS Golden Jubilee’s hip replacement patients

Orthopaedic specialists at NHS Golden Jubilee have launched a new hip replacement service which sees patients leaving hospital just 11...

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31 January 2020

Helping patients prep mind and body for surgery pays off

An inexpensive programme to help surgery patients get physically and mentally ready for their upcoming operation may help reduce overall...

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