Preparations for the home before joint replacement is crucial to help with recovery. Nordorthopaedics clinic has produced an infographic which gives useful tips on how to adjust your home in preparation for a joint replacement surgery. I am sure you will find their write up below to be very helpful.
Think you already did your research on joint replacement surgery? Have you given much thought to the recovery period, too?
It is crucial to understand that joint replacement surgery requires additional preparation. As a person who has not experienced joint replacement before, it might be hard to pay attention to all the necessary details that make up a safe environment for you to get better.
This infographic can help you make your home more "recovery friendly".
Inspect every room and living area carefully in order to eliminate every possible obstacle that could cause any trauma or put an extra burden on your joints.
Focus on the appropriate heights - so that you don't need to keep an extra chair in the kitchen to reach an overhead cabinet or a sponge in the bathroom when showering.
Space is also a significant factor. Make sure you have a lot of it to move around, so that a box standing on the ground would not lead to a freak accident.
Another important thing is being able to have confidence in your moves. Therefore well-lit places contribute majorly to creating a place suitable for a recovery.
Lastly, if you have pets that crave constant attention and make your life more active, consider finding them a temporary home or invite a friend or family member over to help you.
Pay attention to details and remember that small things can contribute greatly to the feeling of confidence and being able to not to worry about hurting yourself in the place you are supposed to feel safest!
Check out this link to see the infographics.
