Exercises for Hip & Knee Replacement Practical CPD

Description

It is estimated that the NHS will need to perform 439,097 hip replacements and 1.2 million knee replacements by 2035 to keep the population in England and Wales mobile and pain free.

Approximately 1 in 5 adults over 45 years in England have osteoarthritis of the knee and 1 in 9 adults have osteoarthritis of the hip.

Exercise plays a vital role in maintaining muscle strength and mobility both before and after surgery. What exercises should you do and, equally important, what should be avoided?

This one-day CPD has been designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to understand the anatomy of a joint and what do to if you or your clients have a hip or knee replaced.

After a mixed day of theory and practical you’ll leave with greater confidence to help your class members maintain joyful joints!

The afternoon session will be practical, looking at ways to progress, regress and adapt exercises and activities for those preparing for, or having had hip or knee replacement surgery. You will be asked to demonstrate exercises from the FABS Training Programme, or from the exercise programme you are qualified to teach. Although this is not a formal assessment, we do encourage observation, peer support and discussion.

Learning Aims

• To deepen participants’ understanding of joint anatomy and the changes that occur with ageing, particularly in the hips and knees.
• To equip fitness professionals with the knowledge and skills to safely guide clients through pre- and post-surgery exercise for hip and knee replacements.
• To increase confidence in selecting appropriate exercises and avoiding movements that could harm individuals preparing for or recovering from joint replacement surgery.
• To promote the use of SMART goals in supporting clients to maintain strength and mobility before and after surgery.
• To clarify the role of fitness professionals in working within their scope of practice, while understanding the importance of collaboration with physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this CPD course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the anatomy of the hip and knee joints and describe how these joints are affected by age and conditions like osteoarthritis.
• Understand the types of hip and knee replacement surgeries and the impact these surgeries have on joint function and mobility.
• Safely design and modify exercise programmes for individuals preparing for or recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery, ensuring they align with their health status and capabilities.
• Identify exercises that should be avoided for clients with hip or knee replacements and offer safer alternatives.
• Apply SMART goals to help clients set achievable milestones for improving strength, mobility, and recovery before and after surgery.
• Demonstrate practical exercises from the FABS Training Programme or other qualified exercise programmes, with confidence in how to progress, regress, and adapt them for individuals with joint replacements.
• Understand the importance of working within their scope of practice and know when to refer clients to physiotherapists or other healthcare professionals for further support.

Please note, clients must seek medical advice as to the suitability of any exercise programme during pre- or rehabilitation for joint replacement surgery.

Course dates: 

Online – Saturday 21st June 2025

The training day is 10am-4pm. 

For the online CPD day, we will use Zoom (please check your system requirements here) to deliver these CPDs so you will require a stable internet connection. Please read the requirements for completing your practical CPD online here. By booking an online date, you’re accepting you will meet the requirements outlined.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear to participate – trainers are recommended.

Please note by booking onto the CPD, you agree to these terms and conditions.