PT in Hip Surgery Rehab

PT in Hip Surgery Rehab

Hip surgery, whether a replacement, osteotomy, synovectomy, or the placement of a pin or fixator, marks a crucial turning point in an individual’s recovery journey. After such procedures, the role of physical therapy (PT) becomes indispensable, helping patients regain mobility, strength, and a sense of normalcy in their daily lives. Hip Replacement and Osteotomy Recovery…

Injured? Use Nutrition as Fuel for Recovery

Injured? Use Nutrition as Fuel for Recovery

Physical therapy and nutrition are often seen as separate, but physical therapists know that they are deeply intertwined. To get the most out of PT, especially after an injury or surgery, successfully integrating both is crucial. During recovery from an injury or surgery, the body is working to heal itself. PT activities and exercises are…

Why Physical Therapy is About More Than “Getting Better”

Why Physical Therapy is About More Than “Getting Better”

When a patient makes an appointment with a physical therapist (PT) to rehabilitate after a shoulder injury, for example, it’s because he wants to get better, right? Well, yes, but what exactly does that mean? As it turns out, “getting better” means different things to different patients. To some, proper recovery from a shoulder injury…