Surgery Companion
An upcoming operation is enough to make anyone a bit nervous, and it can be a source of anxiety. With this in mind, we have teamed up with experts from our network and patients to develop the Surgery Companion feature of our app. This digital program lets you start preparing at your own pace as much as three months before your surgery.


Surgery Companion
An upcoming operation is enough to make anyone a bit nervous, and it can be a source of anxiety. With this in mind, we have teamed up with experts from our network and patients to develop the Surgery Companion feature of our app. This digital program lets you start preparing at your own pace as much as three months before your surgery.
Optimum preparation for your time in the hospital
The Surgery Companion prepares you for your procedure, step by step, with a mix of knowledge units, information on your operation and what to expect when you are in the hospital, mobility exercises, and relaxation techniques. Helpful guides to your daily activities and follow-up exercises can support you even after your operation.
For people with:
Hip joint replacement
Knee joint replacement
Abdominal surgery
Arthroscopic surgery on a degenerative meniscus
Program features: an overview
- Background knowledge on the operation
- Checklists for your time in the hospital
- Preparations for returning home
- Questionnaires on your state of health
- Training plans featuring targeted physical therapy exercises for before and after your surgery
- Training focusing on daily life (such as how to use crutches, getting out of a car)
- Relaxation exercises
- Rehabilitation information
- Basics of social law

Knowledge
The Surgery Companion contains information on your disease and various types of surgery. It also prepares you for your time in the hospital. We explain how things work in the hospital, teach you the basics of social law, and make it easier for you to get ready for your time in the hospital with handy checklists. Rehab and aspects relating to social law are also elements of the program.
Preparation and follow-up
The Curalie app can help you prepare for your surgery. For example, you can consult the app for a list of what to pack for the hospital and another list of handy everyday aids. The questionnaires on the Curalie app help with documenting how you are doing during treatment, so your doctor or therapist can improve the treatment plan. We also offer helpful information and exercises for after your surgery.

Strength training
We know physical activity is a challenge for you right now. That’s why our therapists have developed a gentle training program aligned to your current needs. This will help you prepare your body optimally for the surgery and the recovery phase afterward. Our therapists provide guidance for each exercise in the video.
Relaxation
Relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation can help you stay calm, and they can also even help relieve pain.
How to start the Surgery Companion
Download the Curalie app in the App Store or on Google Play
Create user account
Activate a health program using the code provided by your medical institution
Other health programs