ccording to a 2015 study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), approximately 7 million Americans are living with a hip or knee replacement. Orthopedic procedures such as joint replacements and foot...Read More
Prehabilitation for Surgical Procedures
According to a 2015 study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), approximately 7 million Americans are living with a hip or knee replacement. Orthopedic procedures such as joint replacements and foo...Read More
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
How can a person with Alzheimer's disease or dementia benefit from rehabilitation when they don't even recognize their own family or places that should be familiar to them? This is a very common question. Physica...Read More
Returning to Senior Housing After a Hospital Stay
After a hospital stay, returning to senior housing can be difficult and present new challenges for patients and caregivers alike. “A visit to the hospital can change everything,” says Kelly Mazza, senior executive...Read More
The Right Rehab Program Dramatically Increases Mobility after Joint Replacement
Seniors who undergo intensive rehabilitation following knee or hip replacement surgery may experience a three-fold increase in their ability to move around and perform daily tasks when compared to their status prior to t...Read More
Do All Seniors Need Rehabilitation After a Hip Injury?
The goal of rehabilitation services—occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology—is to maximize a senior's function and quality of life. The need for and type of rehabilitation services would ...Read More