The Comprehensive Approach of Modern Rehab Facilities

Hip and Knee Replacements

The hip or knee replacement is often the culmination of enduring prolonged discomfort or exhausting conservative treatment. These procedures offer patients the hope of enhanced mobility and diminished pain. The surgery’s success often hinges on the post-operative care and rehabilitation program that follows.

Physiotherapy’s Vital Role

The rehabilitation program (a regimen of exercises and treatments designed specifically to strengthen the new joint and the muscles surrounding it) and well-being includes physiotherapy by a well-trained physiotherapist to accelerate recovery, prevent fall risks and ensures long-term functionality of the replacement.

The Comprehensive Rehab Facility: A Fusion of Care

The modern rehab facility plays a multifaceted role in a patient’s recovery journey. These facilities serve as:

1. 1. Step Down Care: Home discharge from the acute care hospital may be challenging to some patients and may pose unforeseen risks. The rehab facility provides a supportive environment where patients can gradually regain their independence, ensuring they are well prepared for regaining life at home.
   2. Rehabilitation Centre: The rehab facility offers intensive therapeutic support and interventions with a team of multidisciplinary experts who create comprehensive rehabilitation programs. To ensure patients return to their daily routines with renewed strength and confidence.
   3. Subacute Care: For patients with more complex post-operative needs, challenging medical conditions or extensive complications, the rehab facility provides subacute care to bridge the gap prolonged hospitalization and returning home.
      Subacute care, ensures patients receive the interim care required before home discharge and decrease the difficulties and challenges experienced by families as a consequence of someone’s illness.