Recovery doesn't have to feel this overwhelming
JointEffort is a free recovery support app for patients who've had hip or knee replacement surgery. It gives you a daily routine, personalized PT exercises, and an AI companion who checks in on you — all reviewed by an orthopedic surgeon.
Completely free for patients. No credit card required.
Built to be funded by partnerships with surgical practices — never by patient fees or data sales.
Your AI companion
for joint replacement surgery recovery
safeguarded
joins and supports your journey
You don't have to figure this out alone
Recovery is a journey. We provide the map, the compass, and the companion.
Daily check-ins in 2 minutes
Stay on track without overwhelm. A few quick questions each day help you and your care team understand how your recovery is going.
PT exercises matched to recovery
Your physical therapy exercises are personalized to your surgery, your recovery phase, and how you're feeling today. They adapt as you heal.
Safety alerts when it matters
If something looks concerning, JointEffort tells you what to do and notifies your caregiver and surgical practice automatically.
Keep caregivers in the loop
Add a family member or friend so they can see how you're doing and get alerts when something needs attention.
A guided daily routine
Tap one button and the app walks you through check-in, medications, and exercises in order.
Your AI Recovery Companion
Grace is with you every step of the way
Grace guides you through the entire recovery experience — from your personalized morning message to your exercise walkthrough, safety check-ins, and daily encouragement. She adapts to how you're feeling so you're never left wondering what to do next.
"Good morning! I see yesterday was a tough day with more pain than usual. That's completely normal at this stage. Today, let's take it a bit easier with some gentle movements. You're doing great."
— Example morning message
Three simple steps
We've stripped away the complexity so you can focus on healing.
Tell us about your surgery
Sign up and share a few basics. Takes about 2 minutes.
Get personalized guidance
Complete a quick check-in. Your exercises adapt to how you're feeling.
Track your progress
See your trends. Caregivers stay informed. Your surgeon can monitor.
Built for patients. Built with a surgeon.
Ready to start your recovery journey?
JointEffort is free — no credit card, no insurance, no catch.