At Salem Health, physical and occupational therapy for joint replacement begin on the same day as surgery. A therapy team member will help you perform your exercises, walking and stair training during your initial evaluation and therapy sessions. After surgery, you will be instructed in how to walk with a walker or crutches.
Your occupational therapy team will help you resume activities of daily living, like dressing yourself, getting in and out of the tub or shower, and going to the bathroom. They will also determine if certain pieces of equipment might help you perform these activities safely and effectively when you return home.