Good morning. The sunlight seeps through your window, welcoming the day. You’ve had your hip replaced, and while you’ve faced some challenges, you’re now resting comfortably as you slowly awake. At Brook Stone, our residents are treated like they were members of our own family. We believe it’s very important to connect with them not only…
Maybe your father slipped and fell while getting out of the shower. Maybe you tripped on an area rug and landed on your knee. The older you get, the more likely you are to break a hip or leg after a fall. Often, these may require emergency surgery. Rehabilitation is started while you’re in the…
Most patients need physical therapy after hip replacement surgery. If you are one of them, it’s vital to know where to get the best physical rehabilitation care and how to maximize your Medicare benefits. After a major joint replacement surgery, you usually aren’t ready to go directly home. Typically, your doctor will prescribe inpatient physical rehabilitation…
Physical rehabilitation centers’ inpatient therapy is a great benefit to those who are recovering from a hip replacement. But this is only part of the overall picture. You must continue doing these exercises beyond inpatient therapy in order to achieve maximum benefit. With help from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, we’ve compiled a list…
