Your assessment

Let's build a plan that fits you.

A few short questions about your hip or knee help a registered physiotherapist design a prehab or recovery plan around your body, home, and goals — not a generic one. It takes about five to eight minutes, and there are no wrong answers.

This is not a diagnosis, and it never replaces your surgeon's or physiotherapist's advice. If anything feels urgent, please contact your GP, 111, or 999.

Your answers are saved only on this device, in your browser, so you can come back to them. Nothing is sent anywhere unless you choose to share the summary with your clinician.

About you

You and your joint

Your age

years

Which joint is the problem?

Hip

Knee

Which side?

Left

Right

Both

Where are you in your journey?

Waiting for surgery — I want to prepare

I've had my operation — I'm recovering

How long have you had this problem?

Less than 3 months

3 to 12 months

1 to 3 years

More than 3 years

How did it start?

Gradually, over time

A specific injury or accident

After a previous operation

I'm not sure

Pain

Your pain right now

On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine.

Pain at this moment

0 · noneworst · 10

Pain at its worst this past week

0 · noneworst · 10

When is the pain worst? (tick all that apply)

At rest or sitting still

When I move or put weight on it

At night — it disturbs my sleep

Movement & strength

Moving and stiffness

In the morning, how long is the joint stiff?

Not stiff

Loosens within about 30 minutes

Stiff for more than 30 minutes

Can you fully straighten and bend the joint?

Yes — full movement both ways

A little limited

Quite limited — it feels stuck

Can you bend down to put on your socks and shoes?

Easily

With some difficulty

Only with help or a gadget

Not at all

Strength

Can you rise from a chair without pushing up with your arms?

Yes, easily

With difficulty

Only by pushing with my arms

I can't get up unaided

Can you climb a flight of stairs?

Normally, one foot over the other

One step at a time, holding the rail

Only with great difficulty

I can't, or I avoid stairs

Can you stand on the affected leg on its own?

Yes, steady for 10 seconds or more

Briefly, but I wobble

Not without holding on

Walking & daily life

Getting around

How far can you walk before pain stops you?

No real limit

More than 30 minutes

About 10 to 30 minutes

A few minutes, or only around the house

Barely, or not at all

Do you use any walking aids?

None

One walking stick

Two sticks or crutches

A frame or rollator

A wheelchair for longer distances

Which everyday tasks are hard right now? (tick all that apply)

Washing or bathing

Getting dressed

Getting in and out of bed

Getting in and out of a car

Using the toilet

Shopping or housework

Symptoms

What the joint does

Tick anything you've noticed (all that apply)

Swelling

It gives way or feels unstable

Locking or catching

Clicking or grinding

Weakness

Pins and needles, or numbness

Confidence & balance

Confidence and falls

How confident do you feel moving and walking?

0 = not at all confident, 10 = completely confident.

0 · nonefull · 10

Are you afraid of falling?

Not at all

A little

Quite a lot

Very much

How many times have you fallen in the last 12 months?

None

Once

Two or more

Near-falls only

Home & support

Your home and support

Who do you live with?

I live alone

With a partner or family

With a carer or in supported housing

Are there stairs you must use daily?

No — level access throughout

A few steps to get in

A full staircase inside (e.g. bedroom upstairs)

Your bathroom is a…

Walk-in or level shower

Shower over a bath

Bath only

Is there someone who can help you at home if needed?

Yes, readily

Sometimes

No

General health

Your wider health

This helps your physiotherapist keep your plan safe and realistic.

Have any of these happened to you? (tick all that apply — this helps us keep your plan safe)

A fracture (broken bone) in the last 12 months

Blackouts, faints or dizzy spells

Epilepsy or seizures

Shoulder, wrist or hand problems that make using a stick or frame difficult

Do you take blood-thinning medication (anticoagulants)?

Yes

No

Not sure

Do you smoke?

No

Yes

Recently stopped

Height and weight (optional)

Only if you're comfortable — it helps tailor the plan. You can leave these blank.

cm

kg

Goals & safety

What matters to you

What would you most like to get back to? (tick all that apply)

Walking further, or outdoors

Stairs without worry

Less pain

Being independent at home

A hobby, sport, or gardening

Returning to work

Being as ready as possible for surgery

Anything else you'd like your physiotherapist to know? (optional)

Before we finish — a quick safety check

Please tick any that are happening now. These may need a doctor's attention before starting any exercise.

Fever, or a hot, red, very swollen joint

New calf pain, swelling, redness or warmth

Chest pain or breathlessness at rest

New numbness or weakness in the leg, or loss of bladder/bowel control

A surgical wound that is opening, oozing or smelling

A recent fall or injury I haven't had checked

None of these apply

Your summary

Ready for your physiotherapist

Here's what you told us, gathered in one place. A registered physiotherapist uses this to build your bespoke plan.

This summary informs a plan designed by a registered physiotherapist. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace advice from your surgeon or clinical team. Always follow your surgeon's specific instructions after an operation. If any of the safety items above apply, contact your GP, NHS 111, or 999 as appropriate before starting exercise.

Your personalised plan

Your plan

Built from everything you told us — tailored to your stage, your body, your age, and your health. A physiotherapist reviews and approves it before you begin.

What next

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This plan was generated from your answers and follows NICE guideline NG157 and standard UK and US best practice for hip and knee replacement. It is a starting template for review and approval by a registered physiotherapist, tailored to your safety — it is not a diagnosis or a substitute for clinical judgement, and your surgeon's specific instructions always take priority.