Total Joint Replacement Rehab

Improve Your Quality Of Life

When joint pain persists despite attempts at relief through medication or other therapies, total joint replacement can significantly improve comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Also called arthroplasty, this surgery involves removing damaged parts of a joint and replacing them with a metal, plastic, or ceramic prosthesis designed to replicate natural joint function.

Recovery time varies depending on the type of joint replaced, overall health, and level of pre-surgery fitness. However, patients who participate in structured total joint rehabilitation programs experience faster and more successful recoveries.

Rehabilitation Begins at the Hospital

Although total joint replacement can be performed on any joint, hip and knee replacements are the most common. Regardless of which joint is replaced, early rehabilitation is key to success.

Physical therapy typically begins within a day or two of surgery, where the therapist teaches patients how to:

  • Sit up safely in bed

  • Move from bed to chair

  • Walk with assistance if needed

  • Perform gentle exercises to promote healing and circulation

Even if it feels early, starting physical therapy as soon as possible improves long-term outcomes and speeds up recovery.  

Total joint replacement rehab goals

After discharge from the hospital, continuing therapy is essential to regain full joint function.

While hip and knee rehab exercises differ, all programs share these common goals:

  • Pain management

  • Injury and complication prevention

  • Scar tissue management

  • Restoring range of motion

  • Strengthening surrounding muscles

  • Improving flexibility

  • Maximizing joint function

Each program is personalized to match the patient’s surgery type, lifestyle, and health status.

Benefits of Joint Replacement Rehab at Bella Vista Health Center

Following surgery, if a patient isn’t ready to return home, Bella Vista Health Center provides a safe, supportive transition environment.

Our 5-star skilled nursing facility combines advanced rehabilitative care with a compassionate, home-like setting.

Our rehab benefits include:

  • Customized treatment plans by our multidisciplinary team

  • One-on-one therapy sessions focused on recovery and mobility

  • 24/7 on site care from internal MDs, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and dietitians

  • Nutritious, culturally diverse meals

  • Complimentary concierge services

  • Engaging social activities to promote emotional and physical well-being

Our mission is to empower patients to regain independence and return to their personal best as quickly and safely as possible.

Total Joint Replacement Rehab in San Diego

Bella Vista offers both short- and long-term rehabilitation programs, complete with physical therapy, medical supervision, and personalized support.

If you or a loved one needs post-arthroplasty rehabilitation, schedule a tour today or call us at (619) 644-1000.