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Inpatient Therapy – Parkwest Joint Replacement Center

After your total joint surgery, physical and/or occupational therapy will consist of an evaluation and therapeutic interventions.

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Therapy Services After Your Joint Replacement Surgery

Our skilled therapists will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services at to restore function through the use of therapeutic interventions and improve your well-being, mobility and quality of life after your joint replacement surgery.

The purpose of therapy is the enable patients to achieve the highest level of function and mobility possible within their abilities. After your total joint surgery, physical and/or occupational therapy will consist of an evaluation and therapeutic interventions such as:

  • ambulation and stair training,
  • range of motion,
  • a home exercise program,
  • adaptive equipment recommendations and
  • discharge planning all geared towards helping you attain your maximum functional mobility.

Therapy Exercises for Joint Replacement Patients

Please find the videos below created by our inpatient therapy services team to help you after your joint replacement procedure.

You can also visit our health information library for disease state information about joints and orthopedic surgery.

Therapeutic Goals

The purpose of therapy is the enable patients to achieve the highest level of function and mobility possible within their abilities. After your total joint surgery, physical and/or occupational therapy will consist of an evaluation and therapeutic interventions such as:

  • ambulation and stair training,
  • range of motion,
  • a home exercise program,
  • adaptive equipment recommendations and
  • discharge planning all geared towards helping you attain your maximum functional mobility.
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“I received personal care with a personal touch. I commend the whole staff. I was in good hands, and I felt confident knowing that.”

Patient

Joint Center Therapy Team

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“I believe your staff is very knowledgeable in the therapy each patient receives. They were all equally helpful.”

Patient

Joint Center Therapy Team

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“I worked with three therapists during my stay. All were patient, compassionate, very knowledgeable, and excellent!”

Patient

Joint Center Therapy Team

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