Replacement of the ends of the bones of the hip with a prosthetic or artificial hip. It is performed on the hip when all other medical interventions no longer provide pain relief. It is usually performed on patients with; Osteoarthritis, rhematoid arthritis, severe hip fracture and osteonecrosis of the hip.
The Physical Therapists at Apple Physical Therapy will design a personalized treatment plan specific to you and your deficits that will include range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercises to improve mobility and strength in your hip and core musculature and to allow you to return to normal daily activity. We will incorporate gait training and balance activities to allow you to return to normal and safe walking and the use of stairs. We will include manual therapy techniques such as massage and stretching of the hip and surrounding muscles to restore normal motion. If necessary, your PT may elect to use modalities to help reduce pain and ready the body for exercise.
With convenient locations in both Cherry Hill NJ and Marlton NJ, Apple Physical Therapy proudly serves such areas as Cherry Hill, Marlton, Medford, Voorhees, Mount Laurel, Maple Shade, Berlin, Moorestown and all of South Jersey’s Camden and Burlington counties. If you are looking for a Physical Therapist in the Cherry Hill area, we welcome you to our practice. Meet our team and schedule your appointment with us today!