Active Wait
What is Active Wait?
Active Wait is a 12-week programme designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, confidence and support you’ll need to manage your health and prepare for surgery.
Each week covers a new topic, which is delivered by your local health care professionals to give you the best possible support and advice.
Topics covered include ‘’managing your pain’’, ‘’importance of strength’’, ‘’eating well and managing weight’’ and ‘‘keeping your independence’’, with many more.
Each week also includes a tailor made, follow-along exercise routine to help you be strong and move well, so you are in the best position to have a successful recovery from surgery.
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The programme
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Starting your exercise programme
Starting your exercise programme – Click to read more
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Week 1 – Introduction
Week 1 – Introduction – Click to read more
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Week 2 – Managing your pain
Week 2 – Managing your pain – Click to read more
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Week 3 – The importance of strength
Week 3 – The importance of strength – Click to read more
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Week 4 – Getting Active
Week 4 – Getting Active – Click to read more
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Week 5 – Eating Well and Managing Weight
Week 5 – Eating Well and Managing Weight – Click to read more
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Week 6 – Keeping Independent
Week 6 – Keeping Independent – Click to read more
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Week 7 – Keeping your Spirits Up
Week 7 – Keeping your Spirits Up – Click to read more
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Week 8 – Avoiding Slips and Trips
Week 8 – Avoiding Slips and Trips – Click to read more
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Week 9 – Making Positive Lifestyle Changes
Week 9 – Making Positive Lifestyle Changes – Click to read more
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Week 10 – Additional support while you wait
Week 10 – Additional support while you wait – Click to read more
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Week 11 – Preparing for Surgery
Week 11 – Preparing for Surgery – Click to read more
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Week 12 – Keeping Going While you Wait