Category: Joint replacement

• Which is better For Managing Acute Pain- heat or ice?

  

  When you’re in pain which is better to use, heat or ice? The answer as usual is, it depends!

  TheWirthyPT

  December 15, 2023

  Ankle, Back, back pain, Heat, Ice, Joint replacement, knee pain, Physical therapy, PT session, Stretching

  HeatTherapy, HeatVsIce, IceTherapy, Inflammation, InjuryManagement, MuscleRecovery, PainRelief, physicaltherapytips, rehabilitation, SportsInjuries

• When Can I Get Off My Crutches?

  

  Following a surgery or injury requiring the use of crutches, many patients will be eager to walk without them. This post discusses general timeline expectations, and what physical therapists look for when clearing a patient to walk without crutches.

  TheWirthyPT

  November 10, 2023

  ACL, Ankle, Assistive Devices, crutches, Foot, Hip, Joint replacement, Knee

  crutch removal criteria, rehabilitation expectations, surgery recovery milestones, walking without crutches

• Total Hip Replacement: Making the Best Surgical Decision

  

  Patients are often told whether they will be receiving the posterior versus anterior approach for a total hip replacement. This post dives into the pros and cons of each technique, and why I always suggest advocating for the anterior approach.

  TheWirthyPT

  July 19, 2023

  Arthritis, Hip, Joint replacement, Surgery

  anterior approach, best approach for hip replacement, hip replacement comparison, hip surgery, Joint replacement, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedic surgery, posterior approach, surgical decision, surgical techniques, Total hip replacement