Indicator of Effective Rehabilitation
A successful rehabilitation program after hip or knee joint replacement is measured by the complete restoration of the patient’s quality of life and the return to beneficial habits while considering certain contraindications.
Life after joint replacement should not be worse than before surgery, and in most cases, it improves due to the absence of chronic pain and limited limb mobility.
Main Stages of Rehabilitation
Early Rehabilitation Period (First 2 Weeks After Surgery)
Patients undergo guided physical therapy exercises under the supervision of a specialist. They practice changing body positions (from lying to sitting, from sitting to standing) and learn how to move with crutches or walkers.
Early rehabilitation methods are widely used worldwide and have proven to be the most effective. Thanks to the early intervention of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, complications are avoided, and patients return to their usual quality of life as quickly as possible.
Late Rehabilitation Period (Up to 2 Months After Surgery)
Patients continue rehabilitation exercises independently while also attending supervised sessions. The main goals are to restore muscle strength and flexibility and regain the ability to perform daily tasks.
Long-Term Rehabilitation Period (Up to 6 Months After Surgery)
Rehabilitation continues under the supervision of a specialist. More advanced exercises are introduced to restore full limb function and walking ability without support.
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