02/19/2026
đŞâ¨ As a physical therapist, I see it all the time: most people wait until after surgery to think about rehab. Very few shows great amount of dedication in âPrehab and Rehabâ.
Research published in JAMA Surgery and the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that targeted strength training and aerobic conditioning before surgery can reduce complications, shorten hospital stays, and improve functional recovery. Also improving imbalances in Muscle mechanics will help to reduce some post operative complications and problems like back pains, other side joint pains and many other imbalances issues.
Yet many patients believe a new joint alone will âfix everything.â It wonât. An artificial joint doesnât replace strength, mobility, endurance, or mindset. You have to prepare your body and your mind. Building strength, setting realistic expectations, and creating an acceptance-focused environment improves confidence, adherence, and outcomes.
Surgery is a toolâbut preparation is the multiplier.