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After Joint Replacement, Physical Therapy Is Key
Returning to mobility after a joint replacement surgery depends on proper follow-through with a physical therapy program.
Orthopedic Therapy
Our orthopedic physical therapy team offers the latest treatments for a variety of bone, joint and soft tissue conditions.
If you have pain or immobility in your muscles, bones or joints, our licensed orthopedic physical therapists can get you moving again. At Henry Ford Health, our comprehensive orthopedic therapy program offers personalized treatment plans to improve your overall functionality.
Orthopedic physical therapy: Why choose Henry Ford Health?
- Whole-person care: Our orthopedic physical therapy experts evaluate all the ways a musculoskeletal condition is affecting your life. This includes assessing physical, mental and emotional barriers before working with you to develop a personalized orthopedic therapy care plan.
- Experienced team: Many of our orthopedic therapists have specialty certifications from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). You receive care from highly skilled experts who are always learning new and better ways to provide treatment.
- Convenient access: With locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan and the greater Flint area, we make it easy to find orthopedic therapy near you. Our large staff and extensive network mean you can get timely treatment near home, work or school.
- Integrated care and support: Our orthopedic physical therapy team stays in close communication with your referring orthopedic physician or primary care provider. We work together to adjust your care plan as needed, so you can get the most effective treatment. We also provide support throughout treatment to help aid your recovery.
- Streamlined referrals for complex cases: When necessary, your orthopedic therapist can refer you to other services within Henry Ford Health, such as pain management and integrative medicine.
FAQs about orthopedic therapy treatment at Henry Ford Health
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What Conditions Do Your Orthopedic Therapists Treat?
Our orthopedic physical therapy team treats a variety of bone, joint and soft tissue conditions, including:
- Arthritis and osteoporosis
- Strains and sprains
- Fractures
- Tendonitis
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Muscle tightness
- Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
- Headaches and jaw pain
- Knee pain
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
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What Treatments Does Your Orthopedic Therapy Team Offer?
Our orthopedic physical therapy experts perform a thorough, whole-person evaluation before creating a treatment plan. We want to get to the root of your pain and identify the barriers that stand between you and recovery. We may recommend a combination of therapies, including:
- Manual therapy: Hands-on orthopedic therapy restores alignment and normal motion in the joints and soft tissues. This treatment allows tissues to rest and heal.
- Exercise programs: These are designed to focus on specific musculoskeletal issues including strength, range of motion, flexibility and endurance.
- Neuromuscular re-education: To help you perform specific functions and tasks, our orthopedic therapists can strengthen and re-teach the mind-body connection to improve stability, balance and movement patterns.
- Functional retraining: With this technique, your orthopedic physical therapist will teach you how to use the best movement patterns and positions for everyday activities such as taking a shower, getting dressed and household chores.
We also offer other treatments such as electrotherapy, traction, and heat and cold therapies to help promote healing.
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What Do I Need to Start Orthopedic Therapy?
- Get a referral: A referral for orthopedic physical therapy that’s dated and has been signed by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner within the last 90 days.
- Make an appointment: With this referral, you can schedule an appointment by calling one of our locations, or through your Henry Ford MyChart account.
- Provide your information: Either way, our team will gather information from you about your condition and referring provider, and will also verify your insurance coverage.
- Start your orthopedic physical therapy: Then you’ll be paired with the most appropriate orthopedic therapist for your needs and start your outpatient therapy.
You should also plan to attend regularly scheduled physical therapy appointments to ensure that you get the most out of treatment.
Sustain Your Mobility After Physical Therapy
Developing a plan to maintain mobility after physical therapy can help you heal, prevent relapse and avoid future injuries.
