Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 My PT facility has an open gym program. Since I have been released from formal PT, they suggested that join as a " gym " member. I do the same exercises as I did before...and they have shown me others- 90% of PT is work you do your self, so a good Gym might offer the right stuff. Jane (PS it cost $45 a month- and you can go every day if you want!) Jane Le Kanides http://www.my.tupperware.com/maryjanelk Visit my online Tupperware store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hi , Two things here. In Queensland Australia, they say PT for hips is not necessary after the first week. I think they are wrong, but that is their " offical " belief at the moment. While with bilateral you might start PT slow, I'm not sure you would need more of it. You see, you have no choice to use the joints. I would imagine you might even be in a better position than someone with just one side done. I'm not a trained PT. Those with training are welcome to correct me here if I am wrong. Aussie Margaret PT costs for THR > My insurance has run out for covering PT. Aetna only allows for 60 > days after you start therapy, 3 days per week. What bothers me is I > had bi-lateral hip replacements and they give you the same coverage > for a single hip! > > What would a PT charge if they usually have 2-4 patients at a time in > the NJ area? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Aetna only allows for 60 days after you start therapy, 3 days per week. >>> 60 days should be plenty enough time to get the exercises in as far as learning what your suppose to do down pat~ the rest is pretty much strength building with weights & reps. You might ask if they are releasing you for print out on the to do's as you advance. Feel lucky though some insurances don't allow that much time.... just depends on the exclusions on your policy. Mine covered 120 days after my THR maybe it was due to complications ? Can't say.... but I know after my revisions they covered nothing~ stating revision is secondary condition which orginal was already treated. Even the home health nurse. First time around she came for 15 days~ 3 times a week.... during revisions~ she was covered to visit once documenting progression of incision after the 5th day and nothing more. What would a PT charge if they usually have 2-4 patients at a time in the NJ area? >>> I would call around~ I'm certain that places will vary in price depending upon the time allotment scheduled and what types of equipment you would be using. It wouldn't matter that there were 2+ patients attending the same time as you~ the charge is usually issued per individual. Least that's how they do it in my area. You might even want to consider checking into personal instructers through a gym or the YMCA~ Just a thought. Best of luck to ya~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 they say PT for hips is not necessary after the first week. I think they are wrong >>> I agree Margaret... in my view an type of body trauma needs help in the recovery process. After all being whacked on isn't a "normal" thing for the body to under go. I was told not to worry about PT because of my activity level... but I still requested it. I've been around a few "surgerical blocks" in my time and know what the difference it can make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Just because the insurance doesn't cover any more sessions one-on-one doesn't mean you have to stop your exercises. If you don't still need the active presence of a PT or PTA (in other words, you already know the exercise routine from past appointments) why not continue doing the exercises by yourself at home if you can or in a gym if you need some of their equipment? I recall that many of the exercises I did required either very simple (or no) equipment or were easily adaptable to things I had at home. I had about 15 PT visits after each of my hips, at the rate of 2-3 per week. After that I just did them on my own. I joined a gym so I could use the bicycle and some other equipment and didn't need a therapist any more. Therapists are expensive! > > My insurance has run out for covering PT. Aetna only allows for 60 > days after you start therapy, 3 days per week. What bothers me is I > had bi-lateral hip replacements and they give you the same coverage > for a single hip! > > What would a PT charge if they usually have 2-4 patients at a time in > the NJ area? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 > > Just because the insurance doesn't cover any more sessions one-on- one > doesn't mean you have to stop your exercises. If you don't still need > the active presence of a PT or PTA (in other words, you already know > the exercise routine from past appointments) why not continue doing the > exercises by yourself at home if you can or in a gym if you need some What I need are the streching exercises. My surgery was only part of the problem, I had restrictive hips for 40+ years where I could not move them to any normal positions. All of the streching requires another person. Now could an untrained person do them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Well I guess you couldn't - sorry - your post did not indicate your special situation. Does the other person have to be a PT? Or could it be someone else who doesn't charge $100 a session? Have you inquired about the fee of the PT (that you mentioned in your original post) who conducts group sessions? > > > > Just because the insurance doesn't cover any more sessions one-on- > one > > doesn't mean you have to stop your exercises. If you don't still > need > > the active presence of a PT or PTA (in other words, you already know > > the exercise routine from past appointments) why not continue doing > the > > exercises by yourself at home if you can or in a gym if you need > some > > What I need are the streching exercises. My surgery was only part of > the problem, I had restrictive hips for 40+ years where I could not > move them to any normal positions. All of the streching requires > another person. Now could an untrained person do them? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 " Now could an untrained person do them? " Yes, if they were trained properly! Ha, not really intended to be a joke. Do you have a family member or good friend/significant other, who would be willing to go w/ you to the P.T. dept., and learn how to stretch you properly? That would be a good idea, but I would want you to have the supervision of a PT/PTA, to teach the other person, so that you don't dislocate, or cause damage to the newly constructed joint. The suggestion of a local gym or YMCA is very good. There are several people who are continuing their rehab after total joint replacement, at the Y where I work out. Marilyn Quiring wrote: > > > > > Just because the insurance doesn't cover any more sessions one-on- > one > > doesn't mean you have to stop your exercises. If you don't still > need > > the active presence of a PT or PTA (in other words, you already know > > the exercise routine from past appointments) why not continue doing > the > > exercises by yourself at home if you can or in a gym if you need > some > > What I need are the streching exercises. My surgery was only part of > the problem, I had restrictive hips for 40+ years where I could not > move them to any normal positions. All of the streching requires > another person. Now could an untrained person do them? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 My husband and I were given stretching exercises for him after his bilateral hip resurfacing. Ask a PT to show two people, stretches that can help you. Some things can be done by yourself. -others you definately need someone else. Did you try hamstring stretches on steps? and hanging your leg off the side of a table/bed to stretch the quadricepts? MJ Jane Le Kanides http://www.my.tupperware.com/maryjanelk Visit my online Tupperware store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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