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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 21 2:48pm | Replies (33)
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@paisley9

Hi Sue
I see there a difference between physical therapy and rehabilitation therapy. How to you get or find rehab therapy? Perhaps orth will not be cooperative.
Your advice and mentoring has been incredibly helpful. I am going to copy your last post and re read from time to time. THANK YOU for all you do.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 29 10:58am

Yes, PT for joint replacement is generally pretty much a formula - week 1 this exercise, week 2 more reps and add a new stretch... Quite often you get a quick assessment by a Registered Physical Therapist (RPT), then are supervised by a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).

Physical Therapy for Rehabilitation is different - full assessment by RPT or Doctor of Physical Therapy, a program designed for your specific issues, started and assessed for correct form and pain level by PT, then you may be turned over to a PTA for some sessions, with frequent reevaluations and adjustments.

If you are having complex pain issues and ortho says the implant is good, they should not resist referring you because they want a satisfied patient. If ortho or their group handle more than run-of-the-mill operations, they will know of a rehab clinic. As will any hospital with a large trauma surgery practice.

Have you had continuing pain issues?
Sue

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