TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY PROTOCOL (ANTERIOR …

TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY PROTOCOL (ANTERIOR APPROACH) 4 TO 6 WEEK GOALS: 1. Walk without a limp or assistive device. 2. Stairs with a reciprocal pattern and NO railing to assist to ascend. Rail use ok to descend 3. Single leg stance > 10 seconds 4. Stand from chair without upper extremity assistance . D/C INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE HOSPITAL: 1.

  Arthroplasty, Total, Total hip arthroplasty

Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach Protocol

Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach Protocol Physical Therapy ⁞ Athletic Training ⁞ Massage ⁞ Nutrition ⁞ Personal Training ⁞ Aquatic Therapy The intent of this protocol is to provide the clinician with a guideline for the post-operative rehabilitation course of a patient that has undergone a total hip arthroplasty.

  Approach, Arthroplasty, Total, Total hip arthroplasty, Total hip

Surgery of the Knee

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