Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Blog
June 2023 Newsletter
Check out our June 2023 Newsletter, highlighting punching out Parkinson's WFMJ local news feature, physical therapy for postpartum urinary stress incontinence, walking after a total hip replacement & femoral nerve palsy, and three exercises to address shin splints.
Walking After A Total Hip Replacement and Femoral Nerve Palsy
After undergoing a total hip replacement and suffering from femoral nerve palsy, Mangiarelli Rehabilitation physical therapy patient Kay has made incredible progress, advancing from walking with a brace with a walker to now walking with a cane! Femoral nerve palsy post-hip replacement involves injury to or compression of the femoral nerve, one of the largest nerves in the leg. A physical therapist can help reduce compression on the femoral nerve and help patients safely regain quadriceps muscle strength, relieve nerve pain, and improve walking ability.
What to Expect After a Total Hip Replacement
A total hip replacement surgery is a common orthopedic surgery performed due to arthritis or certain hip fractures to relieve severe pain, improve hip mobility, and restore function. A hip replacement involves removing damaged bone and cartilage from the hip joint and replacing it with prosthetic parts. Physical therapists play an important role in pre-surgery preparation and post-hip replacement rehabilitation, helping to improve mobility, manage pain, regain strength, and restore function in your new hip.