Fit for Surgery

What is it?

Fit for Surgery and Beyond, is a partnership between Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP). It provides you with ways to boost your overall fitness and wellbeing in preparation for surgery, as well as life beyond this. Research shows that being fitter, stronger, and healthier before surgery lowers the risk of complications such as infection and blood clots, speeds up recovery, and improves surgical outcomes.

Who is it for?

People who have been referred by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for consideration of a surgical procedure, or more specifically referred for consideration of a hip or knee replacement and have been directed to the SASP website for support and guidance around getting fitter and stronger while you wait.

Where?

Somerset wide.

For adults and older adults, the government recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week, so try to find something you enjoy and exercise regularly leading up to your surgery.

Getting Started

Fit For Surgery & Beyond

Think of the time you have now as preparation time rather than waiting time and an opportunity to really help improve your chances of surgery success!

Getting Started

Hip & Knee Replacement

Find out more about your journey, after being referred by the Orthopedic Assessment Service in Somerset. Find support and guidance around getting fitter and stronger while you wait.

I am now moving better, mentally stronger and gaining confidence. I have really noticed the benefits of the programme.

Participant

I’m moving better, feeling mentally stronger and I have gained confidence

Participant

As someone who has been retired for more than 20 years, I lacked the motivation to improve my level of fitness before surgery so I am very aware that the outcome of this programme has improved the prospects for a better result after my surgery.

Participant

I improved my cardiovascular fitness considerably as well as losing several kilos in weight. It was very convenient to undertake the sessions at home at consistent times so that I could plan other activities and work around the sessions. Consequently, it will be much easier to continue this programme on my own with the help of a session recording which was kindly made available for us. The instruction was very clear and it was very helpful.

Participant

I’m moving better, feeling mentally stronger and I have gained confidence.

Participant

I was pleased to have been encouraged to participate in the programme. I hope it will help my recovery after the operation and feel I can continue to do the exercises for as long as necessary

Participant

For more information or enquires, contact:

Lianne Clarke (She/Her)

Health Development Manager

E LClarke@sasp.co.uk

Lianne manages the health development team at SASP, focussing on embedding and integrating physical activity as a key tool in the prevention of ill health and the reduction of health inequalities, as well as treatment and recovery/rehabilitation across the systems.

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Fit for Surgery

What is it?

Who is it for?

Where?

For adults and older adults, the government recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week, so try to find something you enjoy and exercise regularly leading up to your surgery.

Getting Started

Fit For Surgery & Beyond

Getting Started

Hip & Knee Replacement

For more information or enquires, contact:

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