After joint replacement surgery there are several things you
can do that health professionals recommend to help. The Road to Recovery, by Emily Delzell, (Arthritis Today March-April 2013, p. 48), is an article outlining several things you can do to help minimize the impact of surgery
once you return home. This article is
not available online but may be accessed in your local library.
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After a number of falls and surgery, my mom has returned
home each time to find daily living is a bit more challenging when things are
out of reach. We learned some of the things in this article the hard way.
One is to clear the paths through your home of clutter and
small rugs that you could possibly trip on. Put dishes in easy to reach areas
for your recovery time. If reaching or bending is going to be difficult then
arrange the dishes, clothing, and other items you use daily for easy access.
Even food in the refrigerator you may want to place on middle shelves.
Even consider your hobbies and the items you may want within easy reach.
Rolling chairs can slip out from under you. Use a sturdy chair that
is easy for you to get in and out of. Low chairs and toilet seats may not be
manageable during your recovery. Grab bars, a shower bench, and non-skid mats
in the shower may be necessary.
Next blog post will be about physical and occupational
therapy. Often times doctors recommend
using heat or ice on an injury or on the affected body part. Maine Warmers' microwave heating pads -- Back
and Neck Warmers -- are easy to use and bring soothing comfort.
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