Arthritis of the hip (Hip Arthritis). Rehabilitation

Rehab - learn to walk properly again.

During medical training therapy, a part of the musculature is targeted for training. Depending on the patient's condition training levels are increased.

During medical training therapy, a part of the musculature is targeted for training. Depending on the patient's condition training levels are increased.

New hip – new feeling of movement. For many of our patients a new episode in their lives begins after a hip operation or implantation of an artificial hip joint. Now it is step by step up hill not down hill.

Nevertheless there is still a long way to go. Wounds have to heal and the muscles, tendons and ligaments that are shortened from years of avoidance and abnormal postures, have to be built up and strengthened. Therefore following a hip operation, intensive and professionally-led rehabilitation is recommended. Only in this way can the new joint regain its full function and weight bearing ability. Rehab can be on an inpatient or outpatient basis – all depending on what the individual patient's state of health allows.

Individual therapy concept for every patient.

Our challenge here at Schön Klinik is to develop an individual treatment concept made up from different components for each one of our patients – according to the specifications of the surgeon. During ward rounds, ward doctors therefore discuss in detail with the patient their the treatment measures. Depending on progress the plans are adapted several times.

Even the day after the operation the first steps are attempted: Getting out of bed, walking alone through a room – a little walking training and work outs to improve circulation.

All for one - Cooperation between all departments.

In order to be able to implement our patients' individual therapy plans, different therapy departments work in cooperation: The Department for Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy and Ergotherapy and the Department for Medical Training Therapy.

  • Heat treatment, massages, lymphatic drainage, medicinal baths, jet spray massages, inhalations, and electrotherapy are carried out in the Physical Therapy department.
  • The Physiotherapists improve the mobility of the joints, and teach strengthening and coordination exercises. They correct poor posture in order to redevelop ergonomic mobility. Besides individual therapies there are group therapies specially adapted for hip patients that take place at different levels of difficulty.
  • During medical training therapy parts of the musculature are targeted for training. Through incremental, all-inclusive and specifically adapted training, our patients can develop their endurance, coordination and strength in all the important muscle groups. Daily training sessions on medical training equipment but also in group rooms, in the exercise pool or outdoors are important components for successful rehabilitation following hip arthritis.

Action during rehab.

Even the next day the hip can bear weight.

After a hip operation you should: Move around and keep active. We give tips on what you should pay attention to during rehab.

Correct action during rehab.

Train for daily life.

Upright walking is practised at the mobility training centre. Many years of avoidance postures can be set aside step by step.

Upright walking is practised at the mobility training centre. Many years of avoidance postures can be set aside step by step.

So that you can manage at home on your own,  our  physiotherapists train you for everyday living even during the rehab. stage. Once mobility has improved therefore  and also accompanied by therapists, you can walk in the grounds and the immediate vicinity. The ergotherapists provide any medical aids that might be needed.

Also our Clinic Social Services support the patient to make the start at home as uncomplicated as possible: Healthcare support and occupational reintegration, as far as self-help groups at a local level for exchanging information with counterparts.

Professional care

Dufek

Prof. Dr. habil.

Pavel Dufek


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