Physical Therapy at Home After Joint Replacement

Once you leave the hospital and return home to continue your recovery after joint replacement surgery, a physical therapist will provide therapy sessions in your home for few weeks (typically about 6–8 visits).

Home Therapy

During these visits, you’ll be given muscle-strengthening exercises to continue to improve mobility. These exercises will likely involve range-of-motion, stretching and weight-bearing activities, with the goal of bringing your knee or hip back to optimal functioning.
 

Outpatient Therapy

Home therapy visits generally end when you’re able to leave the house. Then you’ll start outpatient physical therapy if your surgeon feels you need it.

With outpatient therapy, you may learn lifting techniques and practice pushing, pulling, your balance, and climbing (ladders or stairs). You may even do some light jogging, depending on your recovery progress and activity level.

This service is not intended to provide individual medical advice, which should only be obtained directly from a qualified physician or healthcare professional. Your personal information will never be used for any purpose other than to help educate and support you. You may opt out at any time with no effect to the delivery of your care or health benefits.