Joint Replacement Recovery

Joint Replacement

If you or someone you love is facing joint replacement surgery, you need to be prepared for what it will take to recover. Coming back following a joint replacement can be tough, but we can help. Talk to your physician about what you can do before surgery to help you prepare. Rehabilitation will play a role in your recovery, and we suggest visiting our hospital before surgery so you will know what to expect.

Our joint replacement inpatient rehabilitation program includes the following:

  • Physical therapy and occupational therapy using the latest rehabilitation technology.
  • 24-hour rehabilitative skilled nursing<
  • Rehabilitation physicians
  • Case management

Inpatient rehabilitative care is coordinated under the direction of our on-site doctor who tailors the program to the patient’s unique needs. Our hospital’s joint replacement therapy program is flexible, allowing for more frequent treatment as the patient improves. Treatment goals include increasing:

  • Strength
  • Mobility
  • Flexibility
  • Endurance
  • Self-care skills
  • Ability to resume prior activities

Our hospital is uniquely qualified in this area because of our highly trained inpatient rehabilitative therapists that have access to and utilize the latest rehabilitation technology.

Certification

The Joint Certification

By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission.

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See Our Hospital

Join us for a virtual tour of our hospital where you will see our patient rooms, exercise facilities, and more. You can also set up a personal tour by calling our hospital.

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Patient Quote

When I got to HealthSouth, it was like everyone was there to help me.
Jim Crandall

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