If you’ve just had a hip replacement operation, or find it hard to bend for any other reason, this is what you need. The invaluable grabber to reach for anything you’d usually manage by bending, the amazingly easy get-your-socks-on gadget, the longer than usual shoe horn and the leg-lifter, which makes getting out of a car (or even just into bed) very much easier.
We’ve included two extra items in this expanded hip kit – the suction grab bar and the rotary cushion. The suction grab bar provides a firm and stable hold in the bath or shower, and can be fixed temporarily to any smooth tiles. The rotary cushion makes twisting to get off a seat less of a problem, either in the car or on a kitchen chair.
This kit includes the items recommended by NHS hospitals for post hip replacement recovery.
See details section above for individual product information.
Hip & knee op recovery – how to prepare:
How quickly you recover from hip or knee surgery will depend on a variety of factors, including your general health, age and whether you develop any complications after surgery.
Advance planning for your recovery will help things go more smoothly after surgery, particularly as there will be many activities that you won’t be able to do independently and/or easily for a time, such as bathing, cooking and cleaning.
You will probably be spending more time at home than you are used to during your recovery. You will also be less mobile, so making modifications to your home before your surgery can help you get around afterwards.
Here are some useful aids recommended for a speedy recovery:
Attaching grab rails to your shower and placing a chair or stool in your shower.
Devices to help pick up items that are far away. Helping Hands reaching aids are an excellent choice.
Leg lifters to help you get in and out of bed and the car.
Long-handled shoe horns to help put on your shoes.
Installing a raised toilet seat.
Choosing comfortable, robust crutches or a suitable walking stick.
Booster cushions make sure that your thighs are 90° to the floor when seated. Using a booster cushion places less strain on knees and hips and make it easier to rise from a seated position
Swivel seat or Rotary cushion allows a smooth swivel transfer without painful jarring or twisting.
And it may be that you will need an indoor walker for a longer term recovery.
