<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><italic>Aim:</italic> In this paper we describe the physical therapy management of a 64-year-old female following a bilateral hip arthroplasty. <italic>Method:</italic> The patient featured in this study, after the surgical intervention had undergone specific recovery treatment consisting of: posture techniques, static (isometric contractions) and dynamic kinetic techniques (passive motion, passive-actives, actives, actives with resistance), massage, respiratory gymnastics and reeducation of walking. <italic>Results:</italic> At the end of the rehabilitation program, hip muscular strength and joint range of motion were improved significantly. The Harris hip score was significantly improved, in comparison to the preoperative one. <italic>Conclusion:</italic> This case illustrates the importance of the rehabilitation management after bilateral hip replacement.</p></abstract>

Aim: In this paper we describe the physical therapy management of a 64-year-old female following a bilateral hip arthroplasty. Method: The patient featured in this study, after the surgical intervention had undergone specific recovery treatment consisting of: posture techniques, static (isometric contractions) and dynamic kinetic techniques (passive motion, passive-actives, actives, actives with resistance), massage, respiratory gymnastics and reeducation of walking. Results: At the end of the rehabilitation program, hip muscular strength and joint range of motion were improved significantly. The Harris hip score was significantly improved, in comparison to the preoperative one. Conclusion: This case illustrates the importance of the rehabilitation management after bilateral hip replacement.

The rehabilitation management after hip arthroplasty: a case report

PhD student, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara

Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal

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Aim: In this paper we describe the physical therapy management of a 64-year-old female following a bilateral hip arthroplasty. Method: The patient featured in...

The rehabilitation management after hip arthroplasty: a case report

Published Online: Jan 22, 2016

Page range: 44 - 48

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/tperj-2015-0016

Keywords
kinetic therapy, hip prosthetics, rehabilitation techniques

© 2015 Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The rehabilitation management after hip arthroplasty: a case report

Published Online: Jan 22, 2016

Page range: 44 - 48

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/tperj-2015-0016

Keywordskinetic therapy, hip prosthetics, rehabilitation techniques

© 2015 Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
kinetic therapy, hip prosthetics, rehabilitation techniques