Manage Your Post-Joint Replacement Surgery Pain with Physical Therapy
At BrightLife Physical Therapy & Wellness, we understand that life can get difficult and different after a major event like joint replacement surgery. You may be wondering what to expect - where you should go for rehabilitation, how to recover and what exercises will strengthen you for everyday activities.
We want you to heal and return to your previous healthy lifestyle and at BrightLife, we do just that. A staff of highly-trained physical therapists work with you to develop a personalized recovery plan unique to your specific needs so you can participate in day-to-day activities without struggle and ultimately return to your healthy lifestyle.
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Physical therapy, with a focus on exercise and pain neuroscience education, can be an effective way to decrease your pain and improve your mobility. Contact us today to get an initial evaluation and a customized plan of care suited to your needs.
What to Expect During Treatment
When attending physical therapy after a joint replacement surgery, your first session will be an initial evaluation.
During this session, you will meet your physical therapist and discuss your condition. Your therapist should ask questions about your pain and how it behaves.
Your physical therapist will also ask about any previous treatments you have received and the effect those treatments have had. Then they will have you perform various tests and measures to get a sense of any impairments that may be contributing to your pain in order to complete your Plan of Care. Your doctor will be informed about your treatment every step of the way.
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Common modalities used to recover from a Joint Replacement Include:
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Exercise
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Gait & Balance Training
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Heat/Ice
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Pain Neuroscience Education
What to Expect Next
Thank you for your interest in working with BrightLife Physical Therapy. We appreciate you thinking of us for assistance in remediating your pain. Here is what to expect after contacting us.
We will call you within the next 24 hours to get some more information regarding your needs and set up your initial evaluation appointment. You will receive a reminder email or text a few days prior to your appointment with a link to begin your intake paperwork. This will help us spend more time on your treatment and less time filling out forms during your visit. Once your evaluation is completed and your treatment plan has been discussed with you, we will set up the required number of appointments needed to get you back in good health.
Direct Access To Physical Therapy Treatment in Georgia
Georgia is one of 28 states that allow direct patient access to Physical Therapy without a doctor's prescription. You get access to up to eight sessions within the first 21 days from when your plan of care is presented to you. If you require further Physical Therapy treatment after that period, you will need to get a prescription from your doctor. If you would like to transition to cash-based wellness program, no prescription is required.
