CCMC PT. Are You Having Hip, Knee, Or Shoulder Surgery?

Physical Therapy Techniques to Get You Moving Again!

Astemptingas itmightbetostay inbedfollowingyour jointsurgery,you needtostartworkingonyourrehabilitationassoonasyoucan.Physical therapy offers a safe, professionally-supervised plan for doing just that.Researchshowsthatpatientswhoundergophysicaltherapywere better at balancing, getting out of chairs, climbing stairs and walking than patients who just received standard post-operative care. Your personalized physical therapy plan may consist of: • Range of motion exercises - Exercises to restore your range of motion are critically important, not only for helping your new joint enjoy optimal function but also for helping to prevent adhesions. • Strength and balance training - Our physical therapy center can prescribestrengthtrainingtohelpyourebuilddamagedoratrophied muscles. Neuromuscular re-education exercises can help you regain weight-bearing joint stability. • Massagetherapy-Massagetherapyboostsbloodflowanddrainage in tissues following surgery. It can also keep the tissue loose and limber while reducing scar tissue formation. • Infraredtherapy-Anaturalcompaniontomassagetherapy, infrared light therapy can also boost blood flow and reduce post-operative pain/stiffness. • Heatandcoldtreatments-Applicationsofheatorcoldcancontrol post-operative swelling, ease inflammation, and relieve pain. • Trainingonassistivedevices-Overthecourseofyourrecuperation, you may have to depend on assistive devices such as crutches or

canes. Your physical therapy regimen can include training on how to use these devices safely and efficiently. PLAN AHEAD: CONTACT CLINTON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICAL THERAPY Inadditiontoschedulingyourpost-operativephysicaltherapyregimen in advance, you may also want to give serious thought to pre- operative physical rehabilitation, or “prehab.” By learning how to use assistivedevices inadvance, forexample,youmay findthatyourequire less post-operative care and education from your physical therapist. Researchhas indicatedthatpatientswhotakethisextrastepbeforeahip orkneereplacementcanreducetheirneedforpost-operativeacutecare by29%,resulting insubstantialsavingsaswellasaneasierrecuperation. In fact, patients who pursue both types of physical therapy show better function than those who don’t -- even two years after surgery. Take command of your recovery from hip, knee or shoulder surgery. Contact Clinton County Medical Center Physical Therapy to discuss your recent (or upcoming) operation and schedule that much-needed rehabilitation. Are you letting your pain hold you back? Call Clinton County Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today! Sources: https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2014/comparing-treatments-improving-physical-function-patients- who-had-knee

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/total-joint-replacement/ http://www.apta.org/ptinmotion/news/2014/10/31/prepostrehabaclr/ https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2014/10/2/PreOperativePT/ https://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2018/07/17/AcuteCareTKAInterventions/ https://ccmcphysicaltherapy.com/ SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

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1 7 1. GET OUTSIDE! Make your way over to your local pool, peruse around nearby shops, or simply take a walk around the neighborhood to get out, get moving, and enjoy the weather! 2. REARRANGE YOUR SCHEDULE. Try taking a walk during your lunch break, going to the gym in the morning before making your commute, or even treating yourself to an exercise class a couple nights a week – you deserve it! 3. GET HEALTHY FOR YOUR SUMMER TEAM. At CCMC Physical Therapy, we also offer training and performance classes 2 1 7 http://1sudoku.com 6 Prepare Yourself for the Summer With These 5 Simple Tips

2 to train your body for your specific sport! Contact us to find out how we can get you to your peak performance for your summer team. 4. START SOMETHING NEW! Try taking up a new hobby that’ll get you moving! There are several outdoor activities that’ll allow you to take advantage of the warm weather, such as beach volleyball, running clubs, kayaking, rock climbing, or hiking. Any new physical hobby will help you get the exercise you need. 5. CONTACT US FOR HELP. If you find yourself in any sort of pain, or if you’d simply like some extra motivational assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us. 3 6 5 9 5 9 6 7 3 8 8 1 4 n° 315825 - Level Hard 4 7

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