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.
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.
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.
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Contact a specialist at Sheltering Arms Institute to learn more about how you can gain more freedom in your everyday life.
