If you have received a total joint replacement of the knee, hip, or shoulder, physical therapy can help you make a smooth recovery.
At Cutting Edge Physical Therapy, we provide joint replacement rehabilitation for people whose mobility is limited following a replacement procedure. We also help patients experiencing impairing joint pain before surgery, with care designed to support movement and function.
Our therapists create an individualized plan to assist in restoring range of motion, flexibility, strength, endurance, and overall mobility—so you can work toward getting back to your normal function.
Total joint replacement surgery can be a last resort for many patients. It is typically considered when pain or damage has become a major barrier to daily life.
When pain constantly affects daily life and other treatments have not helped, a physician may suggest surgery.
Significant joint damage may result from arthritic debilitation, including rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Some injuries can only be addressed through surgical treatment, depending on the severity of the damage.
Physical therapy is an important part of total joint replacement rehabilitation. Treatment can benefit you both before and after your procedure to help make the recovery process as smooth as possible.
In the beginning of your plan, appointments may include passive physical therapy focused primarily on pain relief and recovery. Your care may include manual therapy, gentle therapeutic exercise, or another combination of services your therapist determines is appropriate for your plan.
As passive therapy is completed, treatment progresses to active physical therapy. This includes strengthening exercises performed with the guidance of your physical therapist, along with at-home treatments you can do independently. Together, these elements are intended to make recovery as comfortable as possible while improving normal function.
If you have never seen a physical therapist at Cutting Edge Physical Therapy before, there is nothing to fear. Your initial appointment includes a thorough physical examination to help determine the best course of treatment for your specific condition.
Your therapist will create a specialized treatment plan based on your evaluation, with rehabilitation and restoring your optimum physical health as the focus. Come dressed comfortably in clothing that allows you to move freely, and bring questions—we want you to understand your plan of care.
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Continue building movement, strength, and function after surgery with a plan tailored to your needs.
Physical therapy can also support your mobility and preparation before a planned procedure.
A skilled manual therapy approach that may help reduce pain and improve joint range and quality of movement.
If you could benefit from total joint replacement rehabilitation, contact Cutting Edge Physical Therapy. Our goal is to help you return to living your best life with less pain and fewer limitations.