Total Hip Arthroplasty: Best Practices for Acute Rehabilitation

Green Clock Hours: 0.75 - 1.00

Many patients who undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) have multiple comorbidities that can impact their ability to participate in post-operative acute rehabilitation, especially if the surgery was not an elective procedure. The rehabilitation of the frail older adult looks very different than that of a healthy older adult, and therapists must be prepared to adjust their treatment plans accordingly to account for these conditions. This course illustrates the impact of comorbidities on the THA procedure and the acute stage of the rehab process in hospitals and home care settings. The course provides best practice strategies for interventions during the course of care.

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Course Description

Many patients who undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) have multiple comorbidities that can impact their ability to participate in post-operative acute rehabilitation, especially if the surgery was not an elective procedure. The rehabilitation of the frail older adult looks very different than that of a healthy older adult, and therapists must be prepared to adjust their treatment plans accordingly to account for these conditions. This course illustrates the impact of comorbidities on the THA procedure and the acute stage of the rehab process in hospitals and home care settings. The course provides best practice strategies for interventions during the course of care.

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