Start Strong, Stay Strong - For Total Joint Replacement

INTENSIVE PATIENT FOCUSED REHABILITATION FOR TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT

For those who like to take a proactive approach to life, this Chester County Hospital program works to prepare patients for Total Joint Replacement prior to operation and enables a more aggressive and rapid rehabilitation after surgery.

PROGRAM GOALS:

• Increases joint flexibility problems
• Increases total leg strength
• Controls swelling in the leg
• Increases walking speed and endurance

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Pre-operative rehabilitation to address limitations using aquatics and land-based exercises three-four weeks prior to surgery. Physician referral is needed. Insurance covered.
• Pre-operative education class to prepare you for the surgery, recovery and rehabilitation.
• In-home assessment completed by Neighborhood Health.
• Five days of intensive daily in-home therapy by Neighborhood Health followed by two to three weekly visits.
• Five days of intensive outpatient physical therapy at Chester County Hospital's department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine followed by two to three weekly visits until discharged to self-care.

For more information or to find out if you are an appropriate candidate for this program, call 610.738.2480.

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