Physical Therapy Today ... Joint replacements

Do you find that daily activities have become painful due to joint pain? Arthritis, injuries, and overuse of muscles and joints can cause discomfort and limit mobility. In some cases, standing, walking, climbing stairs and bathing can become painful. When conventional (non-surgical) treatments are no longer working, a joint replacement may be recommended. In this procedure, an orthopedic surgeon replaces the original joint with a prosthesis (artificial joint) made of metal or high-quality plastic.

Knee replacement surgery tends to be common, since the knee is a weight-bearing joint. This proce...