(Total hip replacement, total knee replacement, total/reverse shoulder arthroplasty)
Provides rehab for anyone who has undergone a total hip replacement, total knee replacement or a reverse/total shoulder arthroplasty.
Our Physiotherapist will assess and treat all patients with the help of the PTA who will progress them through the stretching and strengthening exercises.
Duration approximately 8 weeks (dependent on the patient’s rate of recovery).
Available to anyone who lives in the Greater Sudbury Area.
Cost
No Cost
Costs are covered by a bundled funding partnership with Health Sciences North
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patients did pre-op before their surgery
Pre-op Joint Replacement Program
Offered to anyone who has seen an Orthopedic Surgeon and either has a surgery date or is waiting for their surgery date to have their hip or knee replaced.
Our Physiotherapist will provide education regarding muscle imbalances, gait and the importance of regaining alignment of the lower extremities prior to surgery.
The PTA will teach an exercise class and progress the patient through various exercises (two times per week, for 6 weeks). Patients will also receive functional training regarding gait aids, stairs and tips to effectively get into and out of their vehicle.
100% patients who did pre-op before their joint replacement, felt better prepared for the surgery
Cost
No Cost
0%
Recovered very well thanks to the pre-op program
Prehab Exercise Program
Available to all older adults who suffer from pain related to arthritis in the hips, the knees or the shoulders.
Involves a group assessment and education session by our Physiotherapist where explanation is given regarding the muscle imbalances that lead to alignment issues that in turn lead to dysfunctional movement patterns.
Participants will then progress through an exercise program with our PTA.
6 week program – Group classes are offered two days per week for a duration of six weeks.
Offered every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.
Available to all older adults, 55 years and older, in the Greater Sudbury Area