Hip & Knee Replacement Rehab in Sheffield
Home physiotherapy across Sheffield before and after a hip or knee replacement, on the NHS or private.
Two operations, two different recoveries
Hip and knee replacements are two of the most successful operations there are, but they recover quite differently. A hip is usually about rebuilding the muscles at the side of the hip and losing the limp. A knee is about swelling, stiffness and getting the joint to bend and straighten. There is a dedicated guide for each:
Choose your guide
After a hip replacement
Recovery week by week, hip precautions, the limp that hangs on, and exercises. Physio after a hip replacement in Sheffield.
After a knee replacement
Getting the knee straight and bending, swelling, the six-week plateau, and exercises. Physio after a knee replacement in Sheffield.
What both have in common
- Early work at home matters. The first six weeks set the pattern for the months after.
- Pain relief should be timed. Taking prescribed painkillers so they are working when you exercise makes a big difference.
- Walking aids are temporary. Coming off them in stages, when you are steady and not limping, avoids setbacks.
- Stairs have a method. Up with the good leg, down with the operated leg, until you are strong enough to go step over step.
- Driving waits for clearance. Usually around six weeks, once your surgeon and insurer are happy.
Call 999 for chest pain or sudden breathlessness after surgery. A painful, swollen calf, or a wound that is hot, red or leaking, needs your GP, NHS 111 or the ward that discharged you the same day.
Before your operation
If you are on the waiting list, strengthening beforehand (prehab) can make the first weeks after surgery easier. It is also the right time to practise with crutches, and to work out how your bedroom, bathroom and stairs will work while you recover.
NHS or private
Whether your operation is at the Northern General or privately at Claremont or Thornbury, home physiotherapy can be used on its own or alongside whatever physiotherapy the hospital provides. Hamoodi works within your surgeon's protocol either way.
Why Hamoodi
Hamoodi is a Senior Physiotherapist with an MSc in Physiotherapy and NHS experience at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Barnsley Hospital and Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS. His specialist work has been in post-operative orthopaedics and trauma rehabilitation, on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics, so he knows the pathways people come home from and what the hospital team will usually have told you.
Every appointment is a home visit. There is no GP referral needed, and the first step is a free phone call to check that home physiotherapy is the right thing for you before anything is booked. Hamoodi also speaks Arabic, which some families find makes a real difference.
Your physiotherapist in Sheffield
Hamoodi Othman
Senior Physiotherapist
- MSc Physiotherapy, BSc Sports Therapy, HCPC Registered (PH131379)
- Post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation
- Home visits across Sheffield and the surrounding South Yorkshire areas
Call Hamoodi on 07821 402 634
Please mention Mobile Physiotherapist.co.uk when you call.
Home visits across Sheffield
Hamoodi visits homes right across Sheffield, including Hillsborough, Crookes, Walkley, Broomhill, Fulwood, Ranmoor, Ecclesall, Nether Edge, Sharrow, Woodseats, Dore, Totley, Heeley, Gleadless, Handsworth, Firth Park, Chapeltown and Stocksbridge. See the Sheffield page for everything Hamoodi offers locally.
Helpful guides
Frequently asked questions
When should home physiotherapy start after a joint replacement?
As soon as you are home, as long as it fits with your surgical team's advice. The first weeks are where the most important work happens.
Is recovery harder after a knee than a hip?
Usually, yes. Knees tend to be more swollen and stiff, and need more work to get them bending, while hips often recover more quickly.
Can you help before surgery?
Yes. Strengthening before an operation can make recovery easier.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. You get an honest estimate at the first visit and are never tied into a block of sessions.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly, starting with a free phone call.
Do you cover all of Sheffield?
Yes. Every appointment is a home visit across the city and its suburbs.