As an orthopedic physical therapist seeing home-bound total hip replacement patients immediately after hospital discharge, I see many patients with two-story homes who elect to reside on the first floor of the home until they are more comfortable climbing stairs. Even though they have been instructed on the stairs in the hospital by the hospital…
Welcome to our guide on preparing your home for a successful recovery following a total knee replacement. The journey to a full recovery begins well before the actual surgery, with the steps you take to ensure your home is a safe, accessible, and comfortable healing environment. In this article, I will provide you with practical…
After rehabilitating hundreds, if not thousands, of total hip replacement recipients as an orthopedic physical therapist over more than four decades, I have observed the transformative power of hip replacement surgery in enhancing mobility and quality of life. However, it is crucial to understand that this procedure is not suitable for everyone. In this article,…
As an orthopedic physical therapist with over four decades of dedicated service, I’ve witnessed countless patients navigate the challenging recovery journey following total knee surgery. The path to regaining strength and mobility is often marked with highs and lows, but there consistently emerges a day that tests the resolve of even the most resilient patients….
Discover post-knee replacement activities to avoid for optimal joint care. Age In Place School/Buena Physical Therapy offers expert tips for a safe recovery. I am an orthopedic physical therapist with over forty years of clinical experience.I have seen thousands of total knee replacement recipients as a hospital therapist seeing patients immediately after surgery, as a…
In this article, I am going to cover how much a total hip replacement recipient should walk at all three stages of the recovery after surgery: the hospital stay, the in-home physical therapy, the outpatient physical therapy, and the independent continuation of the rehabilitation process to complete recovery. How often should I walk after total…
One of the first questions my homebound total knee patients ask me (an occupational therapist) when I see them a day or two after they have been discharged to home following total knee replacement surgery is: “How can I take a shower safely without getting the bandage wet?” When Can I Shower After Knee Replacement…
In the past 10 years of seeing patients in their homes and starting their home physical therapy recovery process, I can say that I have seen fewer than 5 patients that require manipulation under anesthesia to regain range of motion after a total knee replacement. One thing I can say, of the patients I have…
As a physical therapist, having progressed hundreds of total knee replacement patients through the first 3 weeks after surgery, walking endurance is one primary focus of the patient’s rehabilitation program. Out of all the exercises a human being can do, walking is the best overall exercise that will return the best benefits for the time…