Our Physical Therapists and clinics are adhering to strict CDC guidelines and remain open to those in need of treatment.
We are now offering appointments by phone and video chat covered by insurance.
Genesee Valley Physical Therapy’s PREHAB offers a unique program to our patients. Our patients will receive a detailed orthopedic evaluation in one of our clinics to collect their baseline objective measurements and functional status. Next, we’ll discuss what intervention is most appropriate: Aquatic vs. Land-Based Training.
Preoperative fitness is a predictor of postoperative outcome after total joint replacement. People awaiting joint replacement surgery often suffer a considerable amount of pain and disability, which may lead to further deterioration in one’s health-related quality of life. Presurgical exercise programs can safely improve preoperative functional status and muscle strength levels in patients awaiting joint replacement even if diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis.