Joint Replacement
At Piton PT we know that surgery is sometimes necessary to achieve the quality of life that you want. Joint replacement is typically necessary due to severe trauma or arthritis.
If you have been managing and trying to put off your joint replacement for an extended period of time, you have likely developed compensations.
This can cause tightness in your muscles, decreased strength and range of motion. Starting physical therapy before your joint replacement can improve your long term pain and reduce your compensations for better long term effects.
During your surgery, your joint will be replaced with an artificial one. However, your muscles, ligaments, and tendons are not replaced and become effected from the trauma of your surgery and post operative swelling.
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At Piton PT, Dr. Julie Gray is board certified in orthopedics and has extensive experience in hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle replacement surgeries and rehabilitative protocols and understands the plan of care you will require to get you back to being active without pain or limitation!
What We Treat
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Pre Surgery Rehabilitation
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Post Surgery Rehabilitation
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Total Knee Replacement/ Arthroplasty (TKR/TKA)
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Total Hip Replacement/ Arthroplasty (THR/THA)
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Total Shoulder Replacement/ Arthroplasty (TSR/TSA)
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Total Ankle Replacement/ Arthroplasty
How We Treat It
Our concierge services come to your home where Dr. Julie Gray will perform an extensive examination on you taking note of your issues and goals. You will have a thorough assessment and determine the best treatment approaches and plan for your individual needs.No need to struggle getting the cane and walker into the car since we come straight to you in the comfort of your home!
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Treatments for joint replacements can include:
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Swelling (edema) Management
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Manual Therapy
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Range of Motion Exercises
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Assitive Device Training (cane, walker)
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Strengthening
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Endurance and Cardiovascular activities
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Stretching and flexibility
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Functional training to get you back to daily activities