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Do you have knee arthritis? If so, you're in good company. The knee is a very complex joint that is subjected to a great deal of stress every day. These factors contribute to the very common nature of knee problems, which affect more than 6 million people over the age of 62 and another 5 million between the ages of 40 and 62. Among the most common problems is arthritis, with the knee being the most frequently affected joint. Educating yourself can help you manage the impact of knee arthritis. So what do you need to know?

Many patients who have been recommended short term rehab after a serious surgical procedure are reluctant to follow that advice, even after hearing its reasons – safer, faster, and more complete recoveries as compared to outpatient or home-based rehabilitation services – explained in detail. So why the reluctance? Often it is rooted in common misconceptions about inpatient rehab. Here we'll outline some of the most common misconceptions that may discourage patients from seeking the most effective and efficient rehabilitative treatment after surgery.

Effective rehabilitation therapy is crucial in the recovery of knee and hip replacement patients, helping them to regain strength, flexibility, and mobility, speed recovery, and avoid complications. However, patients are generally offered several short term rehab options as they work to plan their procedures with their health care team. For the average patient, who will have limited experience with rehabilitation therapy, choosing among these options can be confusing. Knowing what you can expect from the most common rehab options can make choosing a lot easier, so here we'll go over those details.

If you are having knee replacement surgery in the near future, you have probably already been told that effective follow-up care is essential to a great outcome. In fact, the care and therapy you receive after surgery can be just as important to a successful outcome as the procedure itself. So how does the average patient go about picking the right follow-up care after knee replacement surgery?

If you have had orthopedic surgery or are planning a procedure, your health care team has likely suggested short term rehabilitation to aid in your recovery. People who participate in rehab programs after orthopedic surgery – especially those who have had joint replacement procedures or surgeries to repair hip fractures – tend to have better outcomes than those who don't. Here we'll look into how these programs can lead to faster, more complete, and more comfortable recovery from orthopedic surgery.

If your arthritis has progressed to the point that pain, stiffness, and declining joint function are a major impediment to your daily activities, your doctor has likely recommended joint replacement surgery. If so, you should know that being well prepared for surgery can help ensure that you are among the approximately 90 percent of patients who experience significant improvements in pain levels, mobility, and quality of life after these procedures. Being in good physical condition before surgery is a big part of that preparation as well as the reason physical therapy is a good idea for arthritis sufferers facing joint replacement.

Since rehabilitation therapy plays a vital role in recovery, patients who are in the process of planning for joint replacement surgery are sure to encounter a lot of information about the various rehab options available to them. Short term rehab is one of those options. So what, exactly, is short term rehab? Here we'll discuss short term rehabilitation programs and what patients can expect from them after joint replacement surgery.

Orthopedic rehabilitation is a crucial element in the long-term success of joint replacement surgeries, working to ensure that patients recover fully and regain their maximum level of joint function, mobility, and comfort. Given the important role rehab plays in terms of patient outcomes, patients who are in the planning phase of these procedures are often concerned with choosing the best possible program. So what kind of orthopedic rehab is best for joint replacement patients?

If you are in charge of the day-to-day care of a family member or friend, you should be aware of a common issue that often affects people who take on the many responsibilities that come with becoming a caregiver: caregiver depression. Caregiver depression can take a serious toll on you, so knowing its signs and how to avoid it is very important for both you and your loved one.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, surgery, cardiac event or any other traumatic medical issue, the thought of spending time in an inpatient rehabilitation program can be stressful. After all, you've probably already spent more time than you'd like in the hospital, and the thought of your own bed at home, with its comfort, familiarity and privacy, is bound to be much more inviting than a semi-private room in a rehab facility. While those feelings are certainly understandable, inpatient rehabilitation is the best road to a fast recovery, and as important as hospital room privacy is, a great rehab roommate can actually help your recovery too.