Guthrie Joint Camp

Information and Options for Treating Joint Pain

How Guthrie Joint Camp Works

Prior to surgery, Guthrie Joint Camp patients participate in an individualized home strengthening program to prepare them for surgery. These exercises condition the arms and legs, and are designed to build up muscle groups that help with mobility, temporary use of a walker or crutches, standing up and getting out of bed. This is also the stage in which a coach assumes his or her role as support person. A coach can be a friend, family member, or a volunteer who has already gone through the program and who has made the commitment to see the patient through his or her surgery and rehabilitation. Because of their involvement in the care process and their partnership with the patient, coaches play an integral role in patients' success.