Post-op Joint Replacement Rehab

(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.

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

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.