What Is Joint Replacement?
Joint replacement is a surgical procedure where damaged joints, such as the knee, hip, or shoulder, are replaced with artificial implants. This surgery is often necessary for individuals suffering from severe arthritis, injury, or other degenerative conditions that affect the joint's functionality. Common procedures include total knee joint replacement, hip joint replacement, and total shoulder joint replacement. After the surgery, patients typically experience reduced pain and improved mobility. Following joint replacement surgery, successful recovery requires careful aftercare. UMG Physical Therapy in Columbia, MD offers physical therapy that plays an important role in the rehabilitation process, helping patients regain strength, flexibility, and proper joint function through personalized exercise plans designed to support the recovery journey.
What Kind of Physical Therapy Is Used After Joint Replacement?
Physical therapy is essential for patients recovering from joint replacement surgery, helping them regain strength, flexibility, and full use of the replaced joint. The type of therapy depends on the joint that has been replaced. For instance, total knee joint replacement exercises focus on strengthening, balance, and range of motion. Hip joint replacement exercises work to rebuild muscle strength and restore mobility for walking and daily activities. Similarly, shoulder joint replacement therapy emphasizes improving shoulder movement and muscle strength. These therapeutic exercises are developed based on each patient's specific needs, supporting their recovery process.
What Are the Benefits of Physical Therapy After Joint Replacement?
Treatment at UMG Physical Therapy offers numerous benefits for patients who have undergone joint replacement surgery, including:
- Reducing pain and swelling
- Restoring mobility and joint range of motion
- Preventing stiffness and scar tissue formation
- Strengthening muscles surrounding the replaced joint
- Enhancing balance and coordination
- Improving overall functionality and quality of life
Patients can enjoy a smoother, more successful rehabilitation by focusing on recovery exercises, such as total knee joint replacement exercises or hip joint replacement exercises.
UMG Physical Therapy Reviews
Very relaxing, and family orientated clinic. Good group of guys and got my hip moving and feeling better. Would recommend these guys!
Great atmosphere with educated and professional staff members. They have helped me tremendously with an Achilles tendinitis concern.The Patient Portal is a great tool to use when doing at home exercises (timer included).
I came in for upper back pain that I had been dealing with for a couple of months. Jeffery and Kevin were amazing from day one—knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring. My therapist, Jeff, created a personalized treatment plan that focused on posture correction, strengthening, and mobility. Within just a few sessions, my pain was gone and I felt noticeably stronger. They also provided an excellent home exercise program that I can continue using on my own. I highly recommend this clinic—they truly rock!
This is one of the best physical therapy facility I’ve ever been in. Very professional and caring
On Tuesday, I woke up with a crick in my neck after sleeping wrong on it and through the day it got progressively worse - I had to keep my neck tilted to the right (ear to shoulder) because it was 10/10 pain tilting it to the left or holding it straight. Was thinking Wednesday it was going to get better but it actually got even worse. Just sitting in a car trying to stabilize my neck with turns and bumps in the road was causing sharp jabs of pain in my neck.Went to see Jeffery and Kevin on Thursday and they did a quick diagnosis and began massaging my neck, shoulders and back which provided immediate relief to the pain. Jeffery has miracle hands. They had me do some compound stretches involving multiple muscle groups and strengthening exercises to give me ways to strengthen my back, shoulders, and neck for preventive exercises. For each exercise and stretch, they explained what was being accomplished and why. That really helped me understand how I got into the neck pain and how to prevent it in the future.Lastly, the billing process/dealing with insurance was seamless with them and went without a hitch - that has always been a sore spot for me in dealing with medical stuff - not so with UMG!Jeffery and Kevin provided professional and personalized care that you won't get at the chain physical therapy spots trying to get you in-and-out. I highly recommend seeing them for any acute pain or longstanding issues! I've had back and shoulder issues in the past and have also started to see them to get those addressed so I don't tweak my back in the future!
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Start Your Recovery
If you've recently had knee, hip, or shoulder joint replacement surgery, UMG Physical Therapy in Columbia, MD is ready to support your recovery. Our team provides personalized physical therapy plans designed to help you regain strength and mobility. Whether you need total knee joint replacement exercises, shoulder joint replacement rehabilitation, or aftercare following hip joint replacement surgery, we'll create a program based on your specific needs. Contact UMG Physical Therapy today to start your path to a full and healthy recovery.