Having total joint replacement surgery?

For those who are anticipating a total joint replacement surgery, you most likely are anxious to return to doing the activities you love without pain. Imagine picking up your grandchildren, gardening, or even just walking to your mailbox without pain. In order to ensure a quick recovery and lasting success when having a total joint surgery, have you considered all the things you must do in order to reach those goals?

Aside from the talented work of your physician, one of the most important steps in this process is choosing the best physical therapy before and after you procedure.

Before? Yes, in some cases, physicians prefer a physical therapist help a patient improve their overall fitness level and mobility prior to surgery. In these cases you can expect better results and a shorter recovery time after surgery. A physical therapist will teach you techniques to increase your fitness level, discuss precautions that exist in your home, and other potential issues you should be aware of.

After... As you begin to recover from your total joint replacement, proper rehabilitation is essential to your complete recovery. Physical therapy will help you to regain range of motion and can also speed up your return to normal daily activities. Therapy includes a variety of range-of-motion, muscle strengthening, and balance training techniques tailored to meet your specific needs.

Pinnacle Physical Therapy offers a FREE Total Joint Replacement screens that are designed to explain these processes of care before and after surgery. These have offered many patients and their family's vital education regarding total joint replacements and are one way to ensure a successful outcome from your surgery.

Call today to reserve your spot - (208) 777-4242.