Orthopedic Surgery Post-Operative Recovery

Recovery from any orthopedic surgery often requires work on your part. You want to ensure it heals correctly, and you may need physical therapy. Learn how to make the most of the healing process.

Therapist helping a woman stretch

How Is Physical Therapy Used After a Total Ankle Replacement?

Photo of PT examining a woman's knee.

Physical Therapy Exercises After Knee Microfracture Surgery

Man in physical therapy

Physical Therapy After Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Photo of a doctor examining a foot.

Exercise Program After a Lisfranc Fracture and Dislocation

Elderly woman being helped in bed.

Exercises to Improve Bed Mobility

young physical therapist helping a male client

Physical Therapy After a Total Knee Replacement

Photo of PT working with a man's knee.

Physical Therapy After Patella Lateral Release Surgery

A soccer player on crutches after ACL surgery

Physical Therapy After ACL Surgery

Woman hopping on road

Single Leg Hop Testing

woman on stationary bike with physical therapist giving advice

Physical Therapy After Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

Hip prosthesis,x-ray

Exercises and Activities to Avoid After Hip Replacement

Woman suffering from shoulder pain

Post Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises

an older couple riding bicycles

Riding a Bike After a Knee Replacement

Photo of a man with an amputation talking to a doctor.

Desentization Exercises After Limb Amputation

Use prone hanging to increase knee extension range of motion.

Prone Hang Exercise to Improve Knee Extension Range of Motion

a woman performing back bridge stretching exercise

Gluteal Sets for Strong Hips

Woman suffering from shoulder pain, France

Isometric Shoulder Exercises

A man and woman using training in a field using isometrics.

Isometric Exercise in Physical Therapy

Straight Leg Raising Exercise Progression After Knee Surgery

You may encounter a physical therapist after your total hip replacement.

Physical Therapy After Total Hip Replacement

Senior man with care worker at home touching the senior's leg - stock photo

Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement

Orthopedic doctor has a senior male patient lift his hand over his shoulder, testing his range of motion in his arm. - stock photo

Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery

A woman in physical therapy

Exercises After Hip Replacement