Occupational Therapy for Joint Replacement

Joint replacement surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a damaged joint and replaces it with a new, artificial part. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. Joint replacement surgeries are performed by orthopedic surgeons. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint, but will only replace or fix the damaged parts.

When Should Joint Replacement Be Considered?

Your doctor may recommend joint replacement surgery when other treatments are not effective in relieving pain and helping you move. The other treatments include walking aids such as braces or canes, physical therapy, medicines, exercise, and weight loss. Your doctor may also consider a different surgery that does not involve replacing the whole joint. Joint replacement is often the answer if you have constant pain and can’t move the joint well—for example, if you have trouble with daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and taking a bath.

 Common Causes Leading to Joint Replacement

• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
• Osteonecrosis
• Post-Traumatic Arthritis

The exercises and activities that make up your occupationall therapy regimen are designed to meet your unique goals and health care needs. Despite individualized care, everyone gains the same health benefits.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021  Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735   Tel. (516) 420-2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797   Tel. (516) 367-1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729   Tel. (631) 243-0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005   Tel. (516) 344-0030

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360  Tel. (718) 224-8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572  Tel. (516) 992-2282

New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580-0125

Bay Shore: 1470 Sunrise Highway Bay Shore NY, 11706 Tel:(631)-446-1480

Amityville: 565 Albany Ave Amityville NY, 11701 Tel:(631)-532-0906

 In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030 

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.