Physical and Occupational Therapy

We try to provide most patients with physical therapy the afternoon of surgery. During these sessions, you will learn:

• Exercises for after surgery
• Getting in and out of bed 
• Walking using cane, walker, or crutches
• Going up and down stairs

Occupational Therapy sessions will:

• Teach you dressing techniques
• Recommend equipment you may need to maintain any post-surgical precautions
• Recommend techniques you can use while performing self care activities including dressing, bathing, toileting, home tasks and transferring to and from a car
• Provide guidance on using the cane, walker or crutches