The key to joint replacement is move it as much as possible. It's gonna hurt...and take the pain drugs. The day after surgery the joint will be inflamed and swollen and will hurt. The more you move it - the quicker the swelling goes down and muscles will strengthen. I would reserve in-patient rehab to those who have a limited support system. Insurance will cover a therapist coming to your home. If you have someone at home who will encourage you to move -- when every bit of you just wants to stay on your tush...well consider home rehab....you will get better faster with no risk of a hospital based infection.
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R.I.P. Gary...you will be sorely missed
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.
Hunter S. Thompson
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