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Did you know, more than 193,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States?

First performed in 1960, hip replacement surgery is one of the most important surgical advances of the last century.

Office Locations

Schenectady
1533 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 381-9166

Scotia/Glenville
42 Saratoga Rd.
Glenville,NY 12302
(518) 399-6861

Rotterdam/Guilderland
3434 Carman Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-7445

Clifton Park
1 Halfmoon Executive Park Dr.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 371-6777

Latham
1182 Troy Schenectady Rd
Suite LL02
Latham, NY 12110
(518)220-9705

Troy
564 Hoosick St.
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 273-2715

West Sand Lake
43 Mall
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518) 674-1744

Amsterdam
178 Clizbe Ave.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 842-1425

Tamarac
Tamarac Plaza
PO Box 118
3991 State Rte. 2
Cropseyville, NY 12052
(518) 279-4610

Hand Therapy at Guilderland Accepting New Patients

Located within our Rotterdam/Guilderland office is Hand Therapy at Guilderland. Sheryl Sturn OTR/L, CHT is available for all hand therapy needs.

Call 630-6167

to schedule an appointment.

March/2010

Pre-Operative Exercise for Individuals Scheduled for Total Hip Replacement

Recent research shows strong evidence that individuals who are scheduled for a total hip arthroplasty (THA) or replacement, would benefit from a preoperative exercise program. A 4 week pre-operative exercise program improved pain and function prior to surgery as well as improved pain at 4 and 12 weeks post-surgery.

Furthermore, an 8 week home based exercise program resulted in significant improvements in function compared to a group who received no treatment prior to surgery, at discharge after surgery and at 3 months post op.

By 24 months post results between the two groups were similar. This means that the pre-op exercise group had a quicker recovery of function after surgery. Another study showed that individuals who exercised pre-operatively achieved a normal walking speed 3 months before subjects who did not exercise.

Although some of the exercise programs were supervised (for research sake) a majority of the exercises can be performed safely at home. Based on the literature, it can be concluded that inclusion of pre-operative exercise therapy improves pre-operative pain and function for patients with hip osteoarthritis. When the exercise is continued post-surgery the functional improvements also continue. Consultation with a physical therapist can help individuals scheduled for a THA begin a safe and effective pre-op exercise program that an be done from the safety and comfort of your home.

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We want our newsletter to be specific to the needs of our clients. We would like your help to do this. Please feel free to email any requests for specific topics to be addressed or questions you might have regarding physical therapy and we will do our best to address them in upcoming newsletters. Email requests to ptrotterdam@aol.com attn. Kevin

Tip of the Month

Exercises for Pre-operative Hip Replacement

The following are examples of exercises for individuals scheduled for a total hip replacement. Not all individuals will tolerate these exercise so consult with your physician or physical therapist before initiating any exercise program.

Standing Hip Abduction

Hold onto a chair as shown in picture. Raise one leg out to the side while keeping spine straight. Lower leg to floor and repeat with opposite side. Do 1 set of 8-12 repetitions progressing to 2 sets as you get stronger. Do 3-4 times a week.

**Standing Hip Abduction**

Standing Hip Extension

Standing by a counter or chair for support, keep abs tight.Raise one leg slightly backward, keeping your knee straight until your foot is about 3 to 4 inches off the floor. Hold, then slowly lower. Do 1 set of 8-12 repetitions progressing to 2 sets as you get stronger. Do 3-4 times a week.