Hip Replacements

Course overview

This course provides rehab professionals with a thorough overview of current approaches in hip arthroplasty and the factors involved with managing these patients. The course examines relevant anatomy and pathophysiology, presents current concepts and recent advancements in joint replacement practice, and describes the main surgical approaches used. Prognosis and complications for the post-arthroplasty patient are presented. Traditional and rapid-recovery rehab intervention parameters are discussed to maximize the patient's functional outcomes. Sample rehab protocols, clinical case studies, and a resource appendix add to the learning experience. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for rehab clinicians who work with hip replacement patients at any stage of their recovery.