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Richard A Haynes - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I live in Punta Gorda Florida and have worked in the field of Physical Therapy since 1995. I have been a fitness consultant since 2000 with The American Council on Exercise.
My expertise is with orthopedic patients and all joint replacement patients. Instruction is given to orthopedic patients in developing exercise programs and, assisting you with questions regarding exercises or concerns you may have about your knees, hips, or shoulder replacement.
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- How to Use Cold Therapy on the Knee
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Using Cold therapy for either a knee injury or a full knee replacement is one of the best methods used in rehabilitation today to keep your pain and inflammation to a minimum. Though cold therapy is an excellent choice, there is a correct way and a wrong way that you find is being used in rehabilitation today.
- Life After 50 - Defeating Our Physical Limitations
[Self-Improvement:Personal-Growth] Life after 50 can be exciting for some and downright depressing for others. The factor that will determine our ability to cope with getting older and confronting our mortality will be our physical and mental condition. We as humans have been pre-programmed from previous experiences throughout our lives. Trying to break poor eating habits or lack of exercise does not come easy. If we would come to the point in our lives where we will not be pushed around anymore by our habits but, take charge of our lives we will find the rainbow we desire with patience and persistence.
- The Importance of Protein After 50 For a Stronger, Leaner Body
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] It is no secret that most older adults are not getting the right types of nutrition to maintain a leaner, stronger more powerful body as we age. Most adults are still under the mindset that muscle cannot be maintained no less built as we get older. Without the right amount of lean muscle mass on your body after 50, you fall prey to excessive weight gain, typeII diabetes, and just a large host of chronic illnesses. By not taking in the right types and the right amount of protein it is difficult for your body to maintain the muscle mass it has. By eating clean proteins like chicken, fish and turkey breast for instance, you have a better chance of hanging on to what you have if you feed your muscles correctly.
- Knee Replacement Rehabilitation - The Partial Mini Squat
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] When you get a knee replaced you then start your journey into the world of rehabilitation. It will be the rehabilitation that will either make your efforts successful or not. There is one exercise that I give all my clients after week number three that begins to slowly get them off the walker onto a cane. That exercise is the partial mini squat.
- How to Build a Strong Pair of Calves After a Knee Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] When it comes to building strength again in your leg or legs after a knee replacement, You have a big job ahead of you. If you want the prosthesis to operate and function like it was built to do, you have to get the surrounding muscles of the knee back in shape. One group of muscles that get neglected whether just getting back into shape or you are a serious weightlifter is the calf muscles. Though calf muscle development can be heavily influenced by genetics, working the muscle properly with an assortment of resistance and rep schemes is the key to development and a stronger set of calves.
- Testosterone - Three Tips on How to Increase Your Bodies Production of it
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Testosterone is a part of the fountain of youth. A hormone we possess when we are younger, for most of us 50 or older, its a hormone like most that has been on the decline for years. There are natural ways to keep your testosterone levels high without falling for pills and other infomercial fads out there today. Proper diet and resistance training are the keys. To look better, feel better, and to sleep better, you want to kickstart your testosterone levels back up again as soon as possible. Your body is already equipped to produce the hormone, you just need to supply the effort.
- Mindpower - The Key to Your Fitness and Rehabilitation Success
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Whenever you are either rehabilitating from a surgery or working on building a stronger, leaner body you will would be better served by including the mental powers you possess to reach those goals much faster.
By using the mental power that each one of us has, you can create and assure yourself of a successful outcome.
- The VMO - Three Tips on How to Strengthen it After a Knee Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] The VMO aka The Vastus Medialis Oblique is locate on the inside or medial portion of the knee. Its importance in your total rehabilitation program should not be over looked. Its main function is to keep your patella or knee cap stabilized and, tracking properly. It also helps with the final lock out of the leg during a knee extension in the final five to ten degrees of motion. There are three exercises for the VMO that I use with my clients to strengthen the muscle which have brought great results.
- Bodybuilding and Strength Training With a Knee Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Once you have a knee replacement done, you are given a number of activities you are asked to refrain from now. More importantly what is considered high impact activities like running, playing basketball, football, and softball are examples of activities that are no longer recommended. One activity however that is not on that list is bodybuilding or strength training.
- How to Protect Your Knee to Avoid Arthritic Conditions
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] As we age many people believe that arthritic conditions are just a part of life. This not necessarily true. If you take the precautions early, and follow preventative measures like diet and exercise you can hold off the effects of arthritis especially in the major weight bearing joint like your knees. Arthritic conditions of the knees in the United states are at an all time high. Osteoarthritis being the number one cause of knee pain can be stopped with simple exercise and body weight control.
- Three Common Mistakes Made by Older Adults in the Gym
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] As older adults which in this case is 50 and older, those of us that are still actively working out like to push the envelope from time to time. Trying to keep up with 20 somethings is not for you. For those of you however that are just starting out in the gym, there are three big areas you want to be concerned about if you plan on making exercise a part of your new lifestyle. The three areas you want to avoid are over working a muscle group, using to heavy a weight and, not using basic compound exercises.
- How to Live a Bodybuilding Lifestyle After 50 and Succeed
[Recreation-and-Sports:Bodybuilding] After 50 there comes a time were we go through some sort of an awakening regarding our health. We come to the conclusion that if we do not take better care of ourselves now that we could end up in physical and financial ruin and end up living a life we did not want to experience.
- Visualization, Your Key to a Successful Fitness and Rehabilitation Outcome
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] The art of visualizing your success whether it is in the gym or at home during physical rehabilitation, can determine how successful your outcomes are. The amount of time it takes to get back to your previous level of physical performance is within our minds eye. Visualization is something everyone of us has been given as a gift to enjoy and to employ if we would only use it.
- Total Joint Replacement, the Start of a New Beginning
[Health-and-Fitness] Once you get your knee or hip replaced, the feeling that you have regained your life back and the quality as well can be liberating. Once you have been given the clearance by your surgeon, you can then go about doing those things you enjoyed in the past along with looking for ways to improve your physical and mental conditioning with this new rebirth. Freedom from the chronic pain that has haunted you in the past no longer exists and, life as we know it takes on a whole new meaning. The fear of surgery has and will cripple dreams and prevent you finishing life in the winners circle.
- Total Joint Replacement - Airline Travel Without a Joint ID Card
[Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] Flying these days with all the security that is required can be time consuming and a down right inconvenience. These measures have to be taken however for everyone's safety. The question about having a knee or hip replacement ID card generally comes up in conversation with my patients. I have found after flying all over the world no one has asked me one time to produce an ID card that clearly states that I have had a joint replaced.
- Total Joint Replacement, Three Tips to Mentally Prepare Yourself
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Having a joint replaced after months or years of chronic pain is very enlightening. It is not long after the surgery and you finally get home that you begin to go through several phases of mental rehabilitation.
- Fall Prevention - Why Older Adults Should Squat
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] We have all heard by now what the price tag is in the United States when it comes to falls in our society. The medical system will continue to be burdened with the large influx of injuries due to falls as our society ages and, most older adults that do not exercise continue to see their leg strength regress. Though there are roughly a dozen reasons why someones standing balance may be compromised when walking, a large number of cases could be prevented if caught in time by building a stronger pair of legs. There is one exercise that you should do that will strengthen your legs and build a strong foundation and that is the full body squat.
- Total Knee Replacement, Three Tips on How to Develop Speed and Quickness in the Knee After Surgery
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] After having a knee replaced, just the fact that the pain has been resolved can be satisfying enough for most people. After all, most people in the past have been well into their 70s and 80s when the knee was replaced. Today, Joint replacement is seen in younger adults for a variety of reasons. Having a knee replaced does not mean that is the end of the life you once knew. It can be the beginning of a whole new world for you. Being younger, you want a knee that will hold up in the day to day rigors of life. Developing sufficient speed and coordination after surgery will assure you of a joint replacement that will feel more like your own knee and provide you many years of successful wear.
- Knee Replacement, One Good Idea to Avoid Chronic Pain
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Once you have a knee replaced, the difficult work has just begun. You have however complete control just how difficult the rehabilitation and recovery will be by controlling your pain. Besides taking your pain medication and using ice as recommended along with elevation, one of the best ideas you can institute into your recovery is to take some time off with your exercises. Taking a complete day off will not harm you if you do not of course abuse it.
- Knee Replacement Failure, Avoiding Muscle Imbalance
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] After receiving a knee replacement, there are several key aspects to the rehabilitation process that need your full attention. One of the biggest areas that can hinder your long term recovery is muscle imbalance. Your main goal after getting the replacement is to get the affected knee and leg as strong as possible after surgery so that muscles around the knee are doing the job of supporting the new prosthesis. Just because you are considerd older does not mean you can sit back and take it easy. You want to get involved in a structured exercise program that will work the thighs, your hamstrings, and the calf muscle. As more younger adults are having this procedure done, it is vital that you build strength around the knee so that you get the most out of the replacement and longer durability.
- Breakfast in America, Three Foods to Consume After 50 For a Stronger, Healthier Body
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Once you turn the age of 50 you really want to begin to look closely at what you are consuming for your breakfast. By not eating a good nutritious breakfast, you are cheating yourself out of a great renewed energy source and, you also do not help your cause at all in maintaining muscle and loosing fat. By not eating as some older adults do thinking they need to watch their calorie intake, you end up slowing your bodies metabolism down and the fat burning process slows down to a crawl.
- The Best and Worst Ideas For Exercise After 50
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] With the tremendous amount of information that is poured out to the general public from so called fitness gurus and hucksters, it leaves those of us that are not fully educated in the world of fitness and exercise to go down the road of frustration and failure. If you are over 50 and have been to your doctor lately, more then likely they have advised you to get involved in some sort of exercise program to improve your health. Getting started with the right information will assure your success when it comes to results and avoiding injury. Following is information regarding one of the best ideas and worst ideas I find in fitness today with older adults in my age group 50+.
- Total Joint Replacement - Start Your Day Off the Right Way
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] When you get up after a descent nights sleep you want to be ready to tackle the new day after your surgery. After surgery you will find the knee replacement will be more temperamental then the hip.
- Fitness After 50 - The Best Healthcare Plan in the The World
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] The best healthcare plan right now known to mankind is called activity along with a disciplined physical fitness program which incorporates a strength training program and the right nutritional practices. Sure, all the exercise and eating the right foods does not make you bulletproof however, you can have a cleaner, more efficient running machine known as the human body with the right care though.
- Healthcare in America, Take a Look at the Healthcare Professional
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] In America, we are constantly being told about what we can do to improve our health and, that we must work on prevention to assure that we are doing the things needed to reamin healthy. Meanwhile the individuals given the messages to the general population which include doctors and nurses appear to be some of the most deconditioned people out there. Now, this is not always the case but, for the most part the health care profession is not giving the general public a very good example of what taking care of themselves means. To be effective we as healthcare professionals have to practice what we are preaching to the masses.
- Weight Training After 50 - Three Exercises to Build the Strongest Body Possible
[Health-and-Fitness:Build-Muscle] When you reach the age of 50, unless you have maintained an active lifestyle that included strength training and some sort of cardiovascular component, you have seen changes in your bodies strength and appearance. Reaching the age of 50 does not mean you cannot make gains in strength and stamina, in fact, you can feel better at 50 then you did at 30 with the right type of exercise program. Listed are three power building exercises that are safe to do after 50 once you have been given medical clearance by your doctor.
- How to Master the Art of Self Reliance After 50
[Self-Improvement:Personal-Growth] Once you turn 50 the need to build self reliance becomes a major factor whether you will succeed later in life or not. Depending on someone or something else to to what you should be doing is like playing the lottery. To build self reliance there are several things you can do to prepare yourself for the future that lies ahead after the age of 50.
- Total Knee Replacement - Three Mistakes to Avoid During Rehabilitation
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Working in the field of physical therapy now for over 14 years with total joint replacements, I have witnessed several common mistakes that patients will make in their haste to get back to full recovery. I would like to share with you three common mistakes that I witness day in and day out with patients after knee surgery.
- How to Build a Strong Back by Deadlifting After 50
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] The deadlift has been called the king of exercises. It is an exercise that not only only works your low back but also stimulates and strengthens virtually every muscle in the body. It is an exercise that is used primarily for powerlifting competitions however, many older adults could greatly benefit by using it in their exercise routine. It builds a tremendous amount of strength in the low back along with developing strength and development along all the extensor muscles located in the back.
- Three Exercises to Improve Your Balance After a Knee Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] After having a knee replacement getting your leg strength and knee movement functional again will take hard work and perseverance. Getting your balance back will be a skill that takes not only proper leg strength and functional range of motion in the knee but, getting what is called your proprioception back around the knee. You can start developing your balance by following three simple exercises at home.
- Three Tips on Building Stronger Legs While Walking
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Today in America we see more older adults taking up walking as one of the exercises of choice. No doubt its rather convenient you can take a walk around the block with friends, get caught up on the latest neighborhood gossip and of course the price is right.
- How to Respond to a Femur Fracture
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Femur fractures can become a long healing process depending on the type and location. However the science behind healing them has vastly improved and getting the injured leg strong again is possible with patience and hard work.
- Knee Replacements and International Flights - Tips on Controlling Swelling
[Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] When flying on International flights, due to the time in the air seated in cramped quarters, you can develop increased swelling in the knee you had replaced no matter how long ago the surgery was. Here are some tips to help reduce if not completely keep the swelling to a minimal level.
- Life After 50, Three Tips on Building a Strong Physical Foundation
[Health-and-Fitness] Creating the type of life we envision after 50 and beyond takes a little more then sitting back and hoping for the best. Playing a game of healthcare lottery, hoping we do not succumb to chronic diseases, or other crippling malady is not in your best interest. Nothing improves until you take action. Listed are three tips to get you pointed in the right direction and, to take charge of your final fitness destination in your retirement years.
- Healthcare in America - Prevention Starts With Education
[News-and-Society] Preventative healthcare in America starts on two fronts. First, taking the time to read and experiment with different fitness ideas along with implementation of your findings is key. Second, striving to get a sound education in school will better your chances for a career that provides the necessary funds that allows you to purchase good nutritious foods and live a healthier lifestyle.
- Total Knee Replacements and Partial Knee Replacements
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Today there are more options available to the individual that is contemplating having knee surgery then ever before. After discussing your case with the orthopedic surgeon you both may decide on either going with a full knee replacement or a partial replacement. By the time you get to either one of these options you have been through conservative treatment with physical therapy or even have had viscosupplementation which is injecting a fluid in the knee to act as and become the artificial replacement for your own cartilage. Having either a full or partial knee replacement will take rehabilitation to get back your function though the partial replacement will be a shorter process.
- Ruptured Bicep Tendon - Exercise Tips
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] There can be nothing more frustrating to the young athlete or, the middle age fitness enthusiast then to have a bicep tendon rupture. The long head is the most frequently ruptured tendon of the three bicep tendons. If you have a tendon rupture however all is not lost. following are three basic tips you can follow that will help in the management of the rupture if you choose not to repair it.
- Total Knee Replacements - Tips on Regaining Hamstring Flexibility
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] After having a knee replaced getting full knee mobility back can be the hardest part of your rehabilitation process. If you do not get the full mobility back you will have improper gait mechanics which can lead to other symptoms of pain and fatigue elsewhere in the body. One area that is neglected and at times not given the importance it requires is knee extension. During rehabilitation this will be addressed by the physical therapist since by not being able to extend your leg sufficiently will produce a walking pattern that lacks a heel to toe gait causing a faulty walking mechanics and a noticeable limp.
- First Impressions - The Importance of Our Physical Bodies
[Self-Improvement] We have all heard the fact that we as a society make our first impression upon meeting someone anywhere from 4-8 seconds, depending on what book or journal you read. No doubt about it your physical presence is your business card in a sense. If you look healthy and strong you will carry more respect with the general public. Your body demonstrates to others that you care about yourself and, you respect yourself.
- Strength Training After 50, Build From the Inside Out
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Starting an exercise program for those of us over 50 have a multitude of benefits for your overall health.
If you plan on living your life after 50 the way you have planned it, then including a game plan on how to maintain your health is paramount. By starting a weigh training program you get the best program available that has worked for decades and, that the body will always respond too.
- Exercise - When is the Best Time to Train?
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] When it comes to exercise whether it's cardiovascular or strength training, everyone has the optimal time they will feel their strongest. Depending on whether you are building size and mass or, wanting to shed a few pounds and get leaner there is that special time of the day that works best for you.
- Knee Replacement and the Mind-Muscle Link
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] After having a knee replacement your rehabilitation will go smoother and produce better results if, you learn how to incorporate your mind into your workout. It's as simple as reducing the number of distractions around you during rehabilitation when you are getting home health physical therapy.
- Nutritional Tips After Joint Replacement Surgery
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Joint replacement surgery whether it's the shoulders, hips, or knees, is considered a major surgery. After our bodies have had surgery it'S no secret that rest and nutrition are vitally important for our bodies to regain the strength and stamina it needs to start repairing itself. Nutrition I have found over the years with most people gets neglected at times and only retards the healing process.
- Orthopedic Surgery and the Use of Glutamine For Rapid Recovery
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] After having an orthopedic surgery primarily of the knee or hip, its important that you use nutritional supplements to help with your healing and overall recovery. The days of believing that eating a balanced diet will suffice are long gone. Your body after the stress of surgery becomes deficient in many nutrients however, none are more apparent than the most abundant amino acid we have in the body and that is Glutamine.
- Lose Weight and Feel Great Eating Like a Bodybuilder
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Loosing weight in our society has never been as important as it is today. There are as many gimmicks out there to entice everyone that there is a quick way to lose those unwanted pounds, many of us fall prey to this deceptive advertising. I have advised my clients and patients that are going through the rehabilitation process that eating like a bodybuilder will assure them that their bodies are using the food they consume more efficiently and that, the healing process after their surgeries will be improved.
- Knee Replacement and Your Hospital Stay
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] When having your knee replaced in a hospital setting, make sure if possible you attend the hospitals pre-operative class, this will give you an idea what to expect during your stay. While in the hospital you will generally be admitted the morning of the surgery and after having surgery you can expect your first physical therapy session the following morning. The important step to your physical therapy will be to get you out of bed and moving as soon as possible to prevent blood clotting or further weakness that would sure follow if allowed to lay in bed for days at a time.
- Knee and Hip Replacements - Tips on Exercise Frequency and Duration After Surgery
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] During your rehabilitation process from either a hip or knee replacement, you will have been presented with a host of exercises to complete to assure your success. The exercises should be presented in an orderly fashion taking into consideration the date of surgery, your overall medical condition and age.
- Total Joint Replacements - Tips on Airport Security
[Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] When travelling after having a joint replaced you will find that airport security make take a few minutes longer to complete. The metal prosthesis in both the hip or knee replacement will set off the alarm when passing through the metal detectors. This will get you pulled to the side for further investigation by security.
- Total Knee Replacements and Continuous Passive Motion Devices
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] The use of continuous passive motion devices after a total knee replacement have been used by orthopedic surgeons for years. There is data that supports the use of the CPM and data that shows it is of no benefit. The choice whether to use it or not will depend on your orthopedic surgeons experience with them.
- Total Knee Replacements - How Long Does it Take to Heal?
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] When it comes to the amount of time it takes for a patient to get over the pain and discomfort after a knee replacement, that can vary widely. Its generally accepted though that total recovery can be expected to last up to one full year.
- Physical Therapist Assistant - 10 Tips on Becoming a Great Clinician
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] The following are 10 tips that you can learn and apply in the clinical setting as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Having the responsibility of improving someones life not only physically but mentally has a big price tag on it. To be more then just your average clinician you should find a place in your career for them.
- How to Get a Better Nights Sleep During a Hip Or Knee Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] After having either a hip or knee replaced, getting the required amount of sleep in those first two to three weeks after the surgery can be a daunting process. You will find that you slept better when you were hospitalized then when you return home and the reasons are many.
- Knee Replacement - How to Determine If You Need One
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Determining whether its time to get a knee replaced is a big decision. There are many opinions out there that vary on this topic however, ultimately you will make that final decision when the time is right. I can assist you in making that decision from not only from a physical therapist standpoint but, also from having my knee replaced as well.
- Preparing For Your First Knee Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Preparing for your first knee replacement prior to surgery can lessen the frustration and rehabilitation process when returning home. Following the proper exercises and pain relief guidelines are a must.
- How to Slow Down Or Prevent Knee Arthritis
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Slowing down or even preventing arthritis of the knees can be accomplished in a number of different ways. By following a simple exercise program for your knees you can prevent weakened quadriceps muscles from speeding up or even contributing to arthritis.
- Knee Replacements - Tips on How to Prolong Their Durability
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Getting the most out of your knee replacement takes several strategies that you can implement easily. The general consensus in orthopedics is that the replacement will last anywhere from 10 to 20 years. This will depend on individual circumstances and the care you give it.
- Knee Manipulation - What to Expect
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] After a knee replacement getting the full range of motion is vitally important. If you are unsuccessful with your physical therapy and your surgeon feels its needed, you may be taken back to the operating room for a knee manipulation to break up and slow down the adhesion and scar tissue process.
- Growth Hormone Production After 50 - Three Tips on How to Produce it Naturally
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] As our society ages millions of people continue to look for the fountain of youth or that silver bullet that is promoted by health magazines and infomercials that promises to not only look younger but, feel better as well. The costs of aging products can be prohibitive depending on the type and who may be administering it. One of the products that is promoted heavily and found effective is growth hormone.
- Building Muscle and Increasing Your Metabolism
[Health-and-Fitness:Build-Muscle] When turning 50 we have reached a point in life where maintaining your lean muscle will assist you in your day to day activities, keep you lean, and keep your metabolism running at a level needed to keep your body fat down. There are basic exercises called compound movements that should be done to keep your workout as efficient as possible.
- Building Muscular Endurance Around Your Knee After Surgery
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Building not only strength in our legs after surgery is important when the knee has been operated on but, muscular endurance as well has to be added into the exercise component for total rehabilitation success. Strength building after a surgery will help the patient regain the ability to use the knee as its designed to during our activities of daily living. The knee will strengthen quickly after surgery of course depending on the patient and, their overall prior level of function.
- Total Joint Replacements - The Surgeon Says I Am Too Young
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Many people today suffer from arthritis of both the hip or knee. If the joint becomes what is known as bone on bone the pain can be tremendous. Being told by your orthopedic surgeon that " you are too young to have the joint replaced is an idea that no longer holds true. New technology today has created joint replacements that are designed for the active adult.
- How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] After having a hip replacement there are precautions that must be followed to prevent re-injuring the area by dislocating it. There are three cardinal rules that you will learn to follow to prevent dislocating your hip and further delaying the rehabilitation process.
- How to Use Cold and Heat Therapy After a Joint Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] There is a saying among some orthopedic surgeons to their patients that the surgery was the easy part it's the rehabilitation that is the hard part. Never have truer words been said. After either a knee, hip, or shoulder has been replaced keeping the pain and swelling to manageable levels is no doubt an art.
- Exercise Frequency and Duration in the Home Setting After Orthopedic Surgery
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Completing an exercise program that was established for you by a health professional after surgery must be flexible. There really isn't a cookie-cutter type program suited fro everyone. You as a patient must listen to your body for any adverse affects.
- Tips on How to Control Swelling After a Knee Replacement
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] Making the decision to have a knee replacement is just one of many aspects to consider when preparing for a successful outcome. Keeping the pain and swelling at a minimal level is crucial when going through the rehabilitation process.
- Exercising With a Knee Replacement in the Gym
[Health-and-Fitness:Physical-Therapy] When you receive a knee replacement you are given a list of exercises and activities you should not do or get involved with any longer. I have some of them not to be true. Exercising your lower extremities with weights is one of the best exercises you can do to re-gain your strength.
- Get Control Of Your Health and Medical Costs After 60
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] I see more and more individuals today getting frustrated with the health care system today because for starters I work in it as a physical therapist assistant. I work in the home health sector and now the majority of my patients are people who refused or could have cared less about taking care of their health sooner.
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