In-Home Physiotherapy for Joint Replacement Rehab
Working with an experienced physical therapist is the key to full recovery after surgery. Research shows that gains and improvements can be made up to a year and a half after a joint replacement.
Our therapist will design a tailored treatment plan to help manage your pain, increase strength and mobility, and help you get back to a lifestyle you enjoy. Schedule your sessions to start anytime, and we’ll come to you, teaching you how to move around your home and helping you navigate any challenging areas.
Our Approach to Joint Replacement Rehab
- Pain and swelling management
- Manual therapy
- Progressive exercise programs to improve movement and strength
- Activities to improve mobility, walking, and balance
- Activities to improve hand function or support other day-to-day activities
- Prescribing braces, splints, or mobility equipment
- Education on condition management and providing community resources
- Recommendations for home modifications to improve safety and promote independence
What To Expect:
- The physiotherapist or kinesiologist will come to your home, care home, hospital, office or any other location that is convenient for you.
- They will ask you questions about your health history and current problem or injury. This should take 10 to 20 minutes.
- Physiotherapists are licensed healthcare professionals and are legally required to take real-time notes for medical and legal purposes. The therapist will use a computer or tablet to input information into our secure electronic medical records system during your session. The servers for our electronic records system are located in Canada.
- Please have any doctor’s referral notes, diagnostic imaging reports, or your list of medications handy for appointments.
- The therapist may need about 4 x 8 feet of space to set up the portable bed to provide a thorough assessment.
- The therapist will need to put their hands on you. It is a good idea to wear shorts or a sleeveless top to provide the best range of motion for assessment and treatment.
- The therapist will likely prescribe home exercises and make recommendations to help you feel better. It is important to follow this advice for optimal recovery and progress.
- The assessment session will last 1 to 1.25 hours. Treatment sessions are 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Please note that the time required to conduct requested or necessary communication to doctors, family members, or third parties will be included in your 1-hour session.
Contact
Us
To book an appointment, call us at the number below, or send us a message through the form.
How to Reach Us
6060 Silver Drive, Floor 3
Burnaby, BC, V5H 0H5
Monday to Thursday
8:30am – 5:30pm
Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 2:30 pm
Appointments are available outside of these hours, including weekends, by request.