"You are not just waiting for surgery. You are preparing for a better life."

Prepare Your Body and Mind for Joint Replacement Surgery

Waiting for a hip or knee replacement? Don't just wait - prepare. Joint Journey gives you a personalised programme of exercises, nutrition guidance, and mindset support so you go into surgery stronger, fitter, and more confident.

Evidence shows that patients who prepare before surgery recover faster, spend less time in hospital, and have better long-term outcomes.

How It Works

Three simple steps to start preparing today

1

Tell Us About You

Sign up and tell us which joint you're having replaced, your surgery date (if you know it), and a bit about yourself. It takes 2 minutes.

2

Follow Your Programme

Get a personalised plan of functional exercises, nutritional guidance, and mindset support - all tailored to your joint and your goals.

3

Go Into Surgery Ready

Arrive at hospital stronger, healthier, more confident, and prepared. You'll know what to expect and you'll have done the work.

Everything You Need to Prepare

A complete prehabilitation programme, right on your phone or computer

Exercise Programme

Functional Exercises - No Equipment Needed

Our 12-week progressive programme focuses on the movements that matter most: getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, walking confidently, and building the strength your new joint needs.

  • Personalised for hip or knee replacement
  • Functional movements - sit to stand, stairs, balance, floor transfers
  • Progressive - starts gentle, builds over 12 weeks
  • Video guidance for every exercise
  • Track your progress and build streaks
  • 20-30 minutes, 3-5 days per week
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Today's Exercises

Week 3, Day 2

โœ… Chair Sit-to-Stand ร— 10
โœ… Standing Hip Abduction ร— 8 each side
โฌœ Heel Raises (holding worktop) ร— 12
โฌœ Step Ups (bottom stair) ร— 8 each leg
โฌœ Seated Knee Extension ร— 10 each side
Nutrition

Eat Well, Lose Weight If You Need To

Being a healthy weight makes surgery safer and recovery easier. We'll calculate exactly what you need, give you tasty recipes, and even build your shopping list.

  • BMI & calorie calculator - personalised targets
  • 45+ high-protein recipes - breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
  • Budget-friendly - supermarket staples, nothing fancy
  • Shopping list builder - add recipes, get a grouped list
  • Weight tracker - see your progress over time
  • "Something Special" section for weekend treats
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Your Calorie Target

Based on your profile

1,850
Daily calories
BMI 32
Current โ†’ Target: 30
๐Ÿณ Shakshuka with Pitta - 380 cal, 18g protein
๐Ÿ— Chicken Tikka with Rice - 500 cal, 38g protein
๐ŸŽ Apple & Peanut Butter - 180 cal, 6g protein
Your Mindset

A Positive Outlook Is Your Greatest Asset

Research consistently shows that patients who go into surgery feeling positive, prepared, and in control have the best outcomes. We'll help you build that confidence.

  • Pain management - understand pain, learn techniques to manage it
  • Building confidence - address fears, build self-belief
  • The power of buy-in - why your effort matters more than anything
  • Staying positive through the waiting period
  • Surgery day preparation - know exactly what to expect
  • Daily mood & gratitude tracking
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Daily Reflection

How are you feeling today?

๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜„ ๐Ÿ˜” ๐Ÿ˜ข
"What are you most looking forward to after your surgery?"
Walking the dog without stopping every 5 minutes! ๐Ÿ•
Getting Ready

Practical Preparation for Surgery Day

Know exactly what to expect, what to pack, how to prepare your home, and what questions to ask your surgeon.

  • Hip precautions guide - movements to avoid after hip replacement
  • Knee replacement guide - swelling, ice, elevation tips
  • Hospital bag checklist - everything you need, nothing you don't
  • Home preparation - make your home recovery-ready
  • Questions for your surgeon - don't forget to ask
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Hospital Bag

Tick items off as you pack

โ˜‘๏ธ Dressing gown
โ˜‘๏ธ Non-slip slippers
โ˜‘๏ธ Phone charger (LONG cable!)
โฌœ Loose clothes for going home
โฌœ Earplugs & eye mask
โฌœ Medication list

Why We Built Joint Journey

The UK has some of the longest waiting times for joint replacement surgery in the developed world. Hundreds of thousands of people spend months - sometimes over a year - in pain, losing fitness, gaining weight, and feeling anxious about their surgery.

We believe that waiting time doesn't have to be wasted time.

Joint Journey was created to turn that wait into an opportunity. An opportunity to strengthen the muscles around your joint, reach a healthier weight, understand what's coming, and build the positive mindset that research shows is the single greatest predictor of a good outcome.

This isn't a replacement for medical advice. It's a companion for the journey - from the moment you're listed for surgery to the day you walk into hospital, ready.

Every exercise you do, every healthy meal you make, every moment you spend preparing - it all counts. And it all adds up.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join Joint Journey today. Your future self will thank you.

Get Started

Takes less than 2 minutes to sign up.