What is Orthopedic Rehabilitation?

Orthopedic rehabilitation is a specialized treatment that helps individuals recover after injuries or surgeries involving bones, muscles, or joints, such as hip replacements or knee surgeries. This rehabilitation is typically guided by a physical therapist and sometimes an occupational therapist, working alongside your orthopedic surgeon. Thanks to advancements in orthopedic rehabilitation techniques and technologies, patients now benefit from personalized therapies that improve strength, mobility, and function, allowing for faster and more effective recovery.

Common Conditions and Therapies in Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthopedic therapists treat almost any condition that affects your ability to move or function physically in your daily life. Here are some of the most common conditions that may require orthopedic rehabilitation:

Carpal tunnel
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
ACL and meniscus tears
Broken bones
Hip, knee and shoulder surgery
Stroke
Sciatica
Amputation

The components of an orthopedic rehabilitation program may include:

Physical therapy (PT) to improve strength, flexibility and reduce pain. Your therapy program will likely include exercise and massage, plus treatments such as heat, ice, electrical stimulation, laser or ultrasound.
Occupational therapy (OT) to improve your ability to perform daily activities. Assistive devices such as canes, walkers, slings, braces or orthotics may be used to improve function.

Personalized Treatment is the Hallmark of a Good Rehabilitation Program

Orthopedic rehabilitation is tailored to each person’s condition, goals and abilities. A high school athlete, for example, may want to get back on the field as soon as possible after a knee injury. His rehabilitation program would look very different from that of a woman in her eighties who had broken her hip. In either case, the orthopedic rehab team develops a customized program to address pain, facilitate healing, restore function and improve strength, flexibility and endurance.

Progress is measured and tracked so you can see how you’re progressing and whether or not treatment should be adjusted. The ultimate goal is to improve your quality of life and get you back to the life you love.

Orthopedic Rehabilitation at Meadow Ridge

Ridge Crest, the Sub-Acute Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing neighborhood at Meadow Ridge, offers an ideal setting for you to recover from joint surgery and other musculoskeletal conditions. Our orthopedic rehabilitation team includes physical and occupational therapists, nurses, an infection preventionist and dietician, all overseen by medical director Dr. Faria Mahmood. In addition, speech therapists are on staff to address communication issues and swallowing problems.

Why Meadow Ridge Stands Out in Short-Term Rehabilitation

To make your stay as comfortable as possible, private and semi-private rooms, chef-prepared meals and daily activities tailored to your interests and abilities are all part of the experience. Whether you’re receiving inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation, you’ll enjoy caring, attentive service backed by the latest advancements in therapy.

Meadow Ridge uses cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality therapy. This fully immersive system targets functional movement, balance, stability, and cognitive improvement through interactive games and challenges. Sensors placed on the body provide real-time data, allowing therapists to better customize treatments and helping patients recover more quickly. This is just one example of how we continuously upgrade our equipment and practices to provide the most advanced rehabilitation care.

It’s no surprise Meadow Ridge has earned the highest rating for short-term rehabilitation in the most recent rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

For more information on rehabilitation services at Ridge Crest, contact us or call (203) 544-1000.

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