If you or a loved one is preparing for or recovering from surgery, this helpful guide from Home Visiting Physios explains everything you need to know about hip and knee replacement recovery, and how to get back to normal life faster. Hip and knee replacements are common procedures designed to reduce pain and restore mobility. But the real progress begins after surgery. Recovery doesn’t just happen on its own, it requires the right support, exercises, and guidance. Press enter or click to view image in full size In the early days, patients often experience stiffness, swelling, and reduced movement. That’s completely normal. What matters most is starting rehabilitation as soon as possible. Physiotherapy plays a key role in helping you rebuild strength, improve flexibility, and regain confidence in everyday movements like walking, climbing stairs, or even getting out of a chair. It’s also important to understand that recovery timelines can vary from person to person. Som...
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects movement, balance and posture. It happens because of changes in the developing brain, often before or during birth. The cerebral palsy brain does not develop in the usual way, which can affect how messages are sent to muscles. This is why movement and muscle control can feel difficult or uneven. There are many cerebral palsy symptoms and they can vary from person to person. Some people may have stiff muscles, while others may have loose or floppy muscles. Common signs include poor balance, delayed milestones, muscle tightness, tremors and difficulty with walking or using hands. Speech and swallowing can also be affected in some cases. Symptoms can be mild, moderate or more severe, depending on how the brain is affected.\ There are different types of cerebral palsy. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common and causes muscle stiffness. Dyskinetic cerebral palsy can lead to uncontrolled movements. Ataxic cerebral palsy mainly affect...