Physical Therapy After Joint Replacement
Whether you’ve had a knee, hip, or shoulder replacement, physical therapy is essential to help you recover mobility, reduce pain, and return to daily activities safely.
🏥 Purpose of PT After Joint Replacement
- Regain range of motion and strength
- Reduce pain and swelling
- Restore balance and coordination
- Safely return to daily activities and hobbies
- Prevent complications like joint stiffness or poor gait
🏃♀️ What to Expect in Therapy
- Personalized exercises for flexibility, strength, and endurance
- Gait training with assistive devices, progressing to independent walking
- Manual therapy to ease tightness and improve mobility
- Education on proper body mechanics and joint protection
- Home exercise program to support continued recovery
