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Joint Surgery Prehab Program

"Conditioning program prior to surgery to strengthen muscles in the specific surgery site as well as to improve your overall physical condition."

This program is designed to build up your flexibility and overall physical condition prior to joint surgery in order to facilitate your recovery.

The program can:

  • Help you regain independence after surgery more quickly;
  • Reduce the need for nurses and other health services at home, which are costly; and
  • Get you back in action faster.

How it works:

  1. Ask your physician to refer you to the program at least six (6) weeks before your operation is scheduled. You will be evaluated for wellness and fitness by a Pardee licensed physical therapist.
  2. A program of aerobic, strengthening and stretching exercises will be designed especially for you. You will also receive education on a variety of topics relating to your rehabilitation and wellness.
  3. We suggest you participate in 17 sessions — three per week — which will help you prepare physically for your operation.
Details
Your insurance will be billed for your initial physical therapy evaluation. The conditioning sessions are not covered by insurance and will be billed to you at a nominal fee per session.

Sessions are held Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to NOON and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center outpatient facility.

For information or to schedule, call (828) 698-6774.

How to start:

  1. Download the Pardee Joint Surgery Prehab referral form (PDF 68k). Note: this form is in PDF format, and requires that you have Adobe® Acrobat Reader® installed on your computer. For a free copy, click here.
  2. Have your physician complete this form and either fax this form to our office (828-698-4580), or mail the form to:
    Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center
    212-B Thompson Street
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  3. Call our office (828-698-6774) to schedule your Wellness and Fitness evaluation. You should plan to start your Prehab Program at least six (6) weeks before your operation is scheduled

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