Joint Replacement Surgery

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What to expect after a joint replacement surgery

There are several phases of rehab following a joint replacement surgery. Every surgery has different protocols and healing timelines following surgery. In some cases depending on the surgeon and/or the surgical technique there will be temporary restrictions to allow the body to heal.

Everyone will have different rehab experiences. This depends on the overall health of the person and the state of the joint prior to surgery. For an easier recovery it is generally recommended to do some pre-op physiotherapy to prepare your body for surgery and recovery.

Phases of Rehab

The first few days after surgery

The goal in the first few days is to control pain and observe for infections, complications or blood clots

Signs of infection, blood clots or complications are:

  • Fever
  • Abnormal pain and/or swelling
  • Pain, redness or warmth in the calves
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
If you feel any of the above listed you should contact your surgeons office

Some tips to avoid blood clots:

  • Keep your legs elevated when sitting or lying down
  • Pump your ankles 10x every hour
  • If you are allowed to weight bear and allowed to walk: take several short walks throughout the day

The first two weeks after surgery

We want to re-establish your mobility. Your physiotherapist will go over what movements you can safely do and which ones to avoid. Depending on the rehab protocol you have been given the therapist will manually move your new joint and will show you some exercises you can do on your own

The first 3 months after surgery

We work on improving your mobility as well as your strength. During this time we are trying to re-establish your ability to do your normal daily activities

3-6 months after surgery

This is when people are feeling pretty good but not yet 100%. During this time we encourage you to continue trying to improve your mobility but it is vital for you to continue strengthening. We will also make sure that the surrounding joints are working properly as well

6-9 months after surgery

At this point most people feel very close to 100% but occasionally will remember that they had surgery. Mobility, strength and higher level activities are integrated into your therapy

1 year after surgery

Most people feel they are able to do their daily activities without pain and/or restriction. At this point most people can return to their normal lives and stop doing therapy. In some cases we do recommend to keep up with strength exercises to prevent any regression.

  • Do we have the necessary equipment like a table, TENS machine, etc.?

    YES WE DO. We bring all the required tools with us.

  • Do we provide receipts for insurance and income tax purposes?

    YES, WE DO. We have a computerized system for record keeping, and we provide all the necessary documents.

  • Do our therapists have physiotherapy licenses?

    YES, THEY DO. All our therapists are licenced with the OPPQ and keep up to date with continuing education courses.

  • Are our services affordable?

    YES, THEY ARE. We have reasonable fees to make it possible for more people to have access to our services.

  • How many sessions will I need?

    DEPENDS ON YOUR EVALUATION. Once your evaluation is completed we will create a treatment plan that is unique to your situation.