Total Knee & Hip Replacement Rehab
Safely regain your mobility and strength without the hassle of traveling to a clinic. Our expert physiotherapists come directly to your home in Greater Vancouver — starting within days of your surgery.
The first 6 weeks after joint replacement are critical. Early, consistent rehab at home helps you hit your range of motion targets, walk with confidence, and get back to the life you had surgery for.
Why Do Joint Replacement Rehab at Home?
The first few weeks after surgery are when rehab matters most — and when travel is hardest.
No Painful Car Travel
Getting into a car right after a knee or hip replacement is painful and risky. We come to you — no travel needed during the most vulnerable phase of recovery.
Real-World Practice
We help you navigate your actual stairs, bathroom, and bed. Rehab in your real environment means better outcomes and safer daily living from day one.
Lower Infection Risk
Avoid crowded clinic waiting rooms while your surgical wound is still healing. Recover safely in the cleanliness of your own home.
Surgeon-Protocol Care
We follow your surgeon's specific post-operative guidelines — weight-bearing restrictions, ROM targets, hip precautions, and more.
Fast Start — Days, Not Weeks
We schedule your first home visit within 2–5 days of discharge. Early mobilization is critical for preventing stiffness and building strength.
Family Involvement
Your family can be present during sessions and learn how to safely assist you between visits — something that's harder in a busy clinic setting.
What We Treat
We provide in-home rehab for all major joint replacement surgeries.
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
After a total knee replacement, the primary goals are restoring range of motion, reducing swelling, and rebuilding strength in the quadriceps and hamstrings. Our therapists guide you through progressive exercises tailored to your surgeon's protocol.
- Regaining knee flexion and extension range
- Quad strengthening and straight leg raises
- Swelling management (ice, elevation, compression)
- Scar tissue mobilization
- Stair training and walking progression
- Return to daily activities (driving, gardening, shopping)
Total Hip Replacement (THR)
After a total hip replacement, recovery focuses on restoring walking confidence, rebuilding hip strength, and following hip precautions to protect the new joint. Our therapists ensure every movement is safe and purposeful.
- Hip precaution education and safe movement patterns
- Gluteal and hip stabilizer strengthening
- Gait training with appropriate walking aids
- Balance and weight-shifting exercises
- Safe transfers (bed, chair, toilet, car)
- Progressive return to walking, stairs, and community mobility
What to Expect: Your Recovery Timeline
Every recovery is different, but here's a general guide for what the first 12 weeks look like.
Early Mobilization
- Safe bed mobility and transfers
- First steps with walker or crutches
- Swelling and pain management
- Gentle range of motion exercises
- Home safety review and equipment check
Building Strength & Range
- Progressive strengthening exercises
- Improving walking distance and quality
- Stair training (up and down safely)
- Transitioning from walker to cane
- Range of motion targets (knee flexion goals)
Return to Function
- Walking without assistive device (when safe)
- Driving readiness assessment
- Return to household activities and errands
- Advanced balance and stability work
- Long-term exercise plan for ongoing strength
Who Is This For?
In-home joint replacement rehab is ideal for patients who want safe, high-quality care without the burden of clinic travel.
- You've had a total knee or hip replacement
- Getting into a car is painful or not yet safe
- You want rehab in your real living environment
- Your surgeon recommends early mobilization
- You live alone and need extra support at home
- You're a senior and feel unsteady after surgery
- Your family wants to learn how to help safely
- You want consistent, scheduled rehab visits at home
Your Care Team
Depending on your needs, your home recovery team may include:
Physiotherapist
Leads your assessment, designs your rehab plan, monitors progress, and performs hands-on treatment. Coordinates with your surgeon.
Kinesiologist
Supports your exercise program with guided strengthening, walking practice, and progressive functional training between physio visits.
Rehab Assistant
Provides supervised exercise support, walking practice, and daily activity training — helping you build consistency and confidence.
Preparing Your Home for Recovery
A few simple steps before discharge can make your first weeks home much smoother.
Areas We Serve
We provide in-home post-surgical rehab across Greater Vancouver. Our team travels to you — no clinic visits required.
Related Programs
Depending on your situation, one of our structured programs may be a good fit.
HomeSafe Recovery Program™
A 4-visit structured program for safe recovery at home after surgery or hospitalization.
Pre-Surgery Prehab Program™
Prepare your body before surgery for faster recovery and better outcomes.
Post-Hospital Recovery Program™
10-12 week phased program for complex medical discharge and cardiac recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book Your Home Recovery
Tell us about your surgery and we'll schedule your first home visit within days of discharge.