Adult rehabilitation · Treatment guide
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation: assessment of muscle, joint and spinal problems, exercise, load management and the plan for returning to work and sport.
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Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: what approach is taken?
For musculoskeletal needs, a medical assessment is carried out before treatment begins. A rehabilitation plan is then prepared taking into account expectations for daily life, the current level of movement and any previous treatment.
Areas of assessment and treatment
- Low back and neck problems
- Rehabilitation after fracture
- Rehabilitation after joint replacement
- Muscle and joint problems
From examination to programme
The onset of pain, any history of injury or surgery and the limitations in daily life are examined. Joint movement, strength, balance and functional movements are assessed. The programme is built around the person’s whole movement requirement, not just the painful area. Previous imaging is interpreted together with the new examination findings.
By what measures is progress assessed?
Concrete goals are chosen, such as climbing stairs, carrying loads, time spent working or a sport-specific movement. The difficulty of exercise is increased according to the person’s response. How to carry out the home exercises and which symptoms should prompt a further consultation are explained. Temporary relief and long-term gains in function are assessed separately.
What is assessed at the first consultation?
Your medical history, your current symptoms, the medicines you take and your needs in daily life are all discussed. You may share any previous investigations you have. Suitable options are considered together after the physician’s assessment.
Your questions
Patient information
Does every session include a device-based treatment?
The methods required are chosen on the basis of the examination. Education and active exercise are part of the programme; the use of a device is not in itself a treatment goal.
Can I not return to work until the pain has gone completely?
The decision to return depends on the demands of the job, on safety and on the clinical situation. For some people, a graded return can be planned by adapting their duties.
