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Orthopedic issues can impact your life tremendously. Ongoing, untreated bone and joint problems can lead to discomfort, injury, and can even prevent you from enjoying daily activities. Experts have shared a few helpful reminders that could help you alleviate

You’ve seen the headlines, but how did we get here? The American Physical Therapy Association says in an official report, “The ongoing opioid crisis in the U.S. reflects the unintended consequences of a nationwide effort to help individuals control their

You probably know smoking has been proven to cause life-threatening health issues such as lung cancer, heart disease, COPD, asthma and low-birth weight in babies. But did you know, smoking can have a serious impact on your bones? It’s true! Increasing evidence

The Danbury Hospital Joint and Spine Institute has launched a new Total Joint Program as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes. The patient-centric Total Joint Program

Phase I (Weeks 0–6) Sling immobilization for first 4–6 weeks — out of sling to do home exercise program (pendulums) twice daily. Range of Motion – PROM → AAROM → AROM as tolerated except No Active Internal Rotation/Backward Extension for 6 weeks (Protect Subscapularis...

Phase I (Weeks 0-6) Weightbearing: Non-weightbearing Bracing Hinged knee brace locked in extension (Week 1) – remove for CPM and rehab with PT Weeks 2–6: Gradually open brace in 20° increments as quad control is obtained Discontinue brace when patient can perform...

Phase I (Weeks 0-2) Weightbearing: As tolerated with crutches (for balance) × 24–48 hours – progress to WBAT Range of Motion – AAROM → AROM as tolerated Goal: Immediate full range of motion Therapeutic Exercises Quad and hamstring sets Heel slides Co-contractions...

Phase I (Weeks 0-6) Sling immobilization for first 6 weeks – out of sling to do home exercise program (pendulums) twice daily Therapeutic Exercise Grip Strengthening Elbow / Wrist / Hand Exercises Teach Home Exercises — Pendulums Heat / Ice before and after PT...

Phase I (Weeks 0-6) Weightbearing: As tolerated with crutches Hinged Knee Brace Worn for 4 weeks post-op Locked in full extension for ambulation and sleeping – remove for hygiene and PT (Weeks 0–2) Unlocked for ambulation and removed while sleeping, for hygiene and PT...

Phase I (Weeks 0-8) Weightbearing: Touchdown weightbearing (20–30% of body weight max) for 6–8 weeks – no bracing required Range of Motion Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine for 6–8 hours per day for 6–8 weeks Set CPM to 1 cycle per minute – starting at level of...

Phase I (Weeks 0-8) Weightbearing: Weightbearing as tolerated in hinged knee brace locked in extension Hinged Knee Brace: Locked in extension for ambulation – opened up 0–40° for ROM exercises Range of Motion Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine for 6–8 hours per...

Phase I (Weeks 0-4) Weightbearing: Touch-down weightbearing Hinged Knee Brace: Locked in full extension for ambulation and sleeping Range of Motion – PROM 0–30° Therapeutic Exercises Quadriceps strengthening / straight-leg raise with brace in full extension until quad...