Joint Replacement
Physical Therapy
1.3 to 1.5 million Americans undergo total knee or hip replacement surgeries annually
Joint Replacement Physical Therapy
1.3 to 1.5 million Americans undergo total knee or hip replacement surgeries annually, making them among the most common orthopedic procedures
Physical therapy is an essential part of your recovery after a total joint replacement. Total joint replacements can include: the knee, hip, or shoulder joints. Joint replacement physical therapy is essential for you to return to doing the things you love and resolving your joint pain for the long term.
Total joint replacement surgery is often recommended when people have:
Physical therapy after a joint replacement focuses on restoring range of motion, strength, mobility, flexibility, endurance, and independence. Your physical therapist will guide you through safe and effective ways to return to your normal activities. When needed, your physical therapist will recommend and fit assistive devices to best support your recovery and lifestyle.
Root Causes Not Quick Fixes
Why Choose RehabIT Concierge Physical Therapy After Your Joint Replacement?
RehabIT focuses on addressing the root causes of your pain after a joint replacement, not masking your symptoms with quick fixes. Through a combination of manual therapy, strengthening exercises, posture education, dry needling and mobility training, RehabIT PT guides patients to reduce pain and restore function. Physical therapy is often considered the standard of high quality care after a joint replacement surgery
Here’s why it works:
Individual Care
What to Expect During Physical Therapy at RehabIT After Your Joint Replacement
When you start your care at RehabIT, your first visit includes a full assessment of your joint replacement including: posture, movement patterns, strength, Range of Motion and flexibility. From there your expert physical therapist will create an individualized plan to meet your individual goals.
Your plan may include
Therapeutic exercises: to improve core stability and flexibility
Manual therapy (hands-on techniques): to reduce tension and increase mobility.
Postural training: to improve alignment and reduce strain.
Education: to improve body mechanics, your understanding of your presentation and activity modification.
Home exercise programs: to support continued progress between visits.
Reduce Pain and Restore Function
Joint Replacements Treated at RehabIT
There are many types of joint replacements and we treat them all
No matter the cause, our goal is to reduce pain and restore function so you can return to the activities you love.