Maximizing recovery and function following a joint replacement surgery through individualized treatment programs.
Individualized care, innovative approaches
With a focus on reducing pain, increasing strength and flexibility, and maximizing function, the clinicians at Sheltering Arms Institute are dedicated to helping joint replacement recipients return to their normal activities.
Establishing a baseline toward recovery
Following a joint replacement delivered through major surgery, some patients may require an inpatient rehabilitation stay to jumpstart their recovery. Sheltering Arms Institute’s rehabilitation hospital provides joint replacement recipients with a positive rehab environment, a transdisciplinary team of recovery experts, and state-of-the-science techniques and technologies.
Spacious, all-private rooms featuring Stryker beds, en-suite bathrooms, grab bars, lifts, lay-flat furniture for guests, and large picture windows with views of nature give patients the confidence and foundation they need to recover.
Utilizing modern rehabilitation facilities and equipment, physical therapists at Sheltering Arms Institute develop individualized exercise regimens to strengthen the muscles around the new joint and regain range of motion.
Sheltering Arms Institute occupational therapists work with joint replacement recipients to safely remaster the motions necessary to live independently such as cooking and bathing.
At Sheltering Arms Institute, our transdisciplinary team of clinicians help patients understand how their new joint and its related rehab will impact their life in the near-term and in the foreseeable future.
I would recommend Sheltering Arms Institute because they were the first ones to help me see that I could do something again. I didn’t know if I could stand up, much less walk. They give you hope where you may not have had it.
Joint replacement rehab designed around you
Outpatient rehabilitation serves both pre and post-surgery joint replacement patients and those progressing from the inpatient setting.
Delivering comprehensive physical and occupational therapies, Sheltering Arms Institute outpatient clinics are conveniently located throughout Richmond and Central Virginia.
Recovery following a joint replacement is a journey that starts with your surgery, and oftentimes before. At Sheltering Arms Institute, we are committed to guiding you on your journey by providing hands-on, one-on-one treatments with exercise programs designed to help you through your specific challenges. We strive to provide the best possible rehab for each and every patient so that you arrive at your final destination: complete recovery.
Evidence-based, personalized care
Sheltering Arms Institute clinicians are committed to helping joint replacement recipients return to the life they love.
Sheltering Arms Institute therapists provide patients with joint replacements post-therapy exercise recommendations, which enables them to continue building strength and range of motion long after formal rehab.
Following clinical therapy services, therapists may recommend instructor- or self-led aquatic or fitness programs such as those offered through our partnership with Sheltering Arms to maintain the positive effects of therapy.
95% of patients would recommend Sheltering Arms Institute to their friends and loved ones.
Maximize Your Recovery with Total Knee Prehabilitation
Are you planning for or considering a total knee replacement? The secret to a faster, smoother recovery actually starts before your surgery.
Our specialized Total Knee Prehabilitation (Prehab) Program is designed to prepare your body today so you can bounce back with more confidence tomorrow. By building a stronger foundation before your procedure, you set yourself up for long-term success.
Understanding joint replacement rehabilitation
The most common joint replacements Sheltering Arms Institute provides physical rehabilitation for include shoulder, hip, and knee replacements.
Inpatient rehabilitation provides 24/7 care and three hours of therapy per day for the management of multiple medical conditions whereas outpatient therapy typically takes place 2-3 times per week for approximately one hour per session.
Typically, someone with a joint replacement will benefit from outpatient therapy services after surgery based on their doctor’s recommendations. A patient who has undergone a joint replacement may be eligible for inpatient rehab if they have multiple medical conditions that will affect their recovery in addition to the joint replacement.
The average length of stay for inpatient rehab ranges between 7 and 21 days depending on each individual’s needs.
The length of outpatient therapy is based on the joint that has been replaced and each person’s individual needs. Your therapist will work with you to develop a customized and effective treatment plan to help you achieve your best recovery. On average, therapy for a hip or knee replacement lasts approximately 4-6 weeks and therapy for a shoulder replacement lasts between 8-12 weeks.
Our Prehabilitation Program is designed for individuals who are planning for or considering a total knee replacement. This program helps you prepare your body before surgery so you can recover more quickly and confidently afterward.
Investing time in pre-operative physical therapy can make a meaningful difference in your post-surgical outcomes. Research shows that patients who participate in knee prehabilitation often experience:
Every journey is unique. Your program begins with a comprehensive evaluation by a licensed physical therapist who will assess your current knee range of motion, quadriceps strength, balance, and walking alignment.
From there, we build a personalized care plan tailored to your goals, which includes:
Our ultimate goal is to help you go into surgery stronger, better prepared, and fully equipped to reclaim the activities you love.
Start your Journey
Contact a specialist at Sheltering Arms Institute to learn more about how you can gain more freedom in your everyday life.
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