Hip replacement recovery includes regaining strength in in knee and hip muscles, physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum tell us. Then, retired orthopedic surgeon John Orwin talks to us as he recovers from knee surgery.
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Regaining joint strength after a hip replacement is key to recovery
A loss of strength in the muscles of the knees and hips are common after hip replacement surgery. Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum share how to regain strength and fully recover from the operation.
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Surgeon turned surgery patient promotes commitment to rehab
A retired orthopedic surgeon in Madison undergoes knee surgery. And as Dr. John Orwin recovers, he becomes all-the more convinced of the importance of post-surgery physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Lori Thein Brody Guest
- Jill Thein-Nissenbaum Guest
- Dr. John Orwin Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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