Home Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and occupational therapy are specialists in treating patients who have undergone scheduled surgery or who have been admitted to the hospital following a traumatic accident or occurrence (elective).
Who Stands to Gain?
Patients with various musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, including lower limb fractures, upper limb fractures, spinal fractures, etc.
Individuals undergoing elective treatments like back surgery, knee replacement, hip replacement, and arthroscopy on the knee.
What does an assessment involve?
The initial assessment will normally take place in one of the wards and will usually last between 15-30 minutes. The exact nature of your assessment will depend upon your symptoms and can include any/all of the following areas:
- Joint range of movement
- Muscle strength
- Muscle tightness
- Altered sensation
- Current mobility with or without walking aids
- Review of activities of daily living
- Listening to your breathing/chest assessment
You may also be asked about your home environment and any hobbies or employment to help us plan your discharge from the hospital and anticipate any ongoing rehabilitation needs.
