Specialized Toolkit Series: Arthroscopic Hip Treatments-Post-Operative Physical Therapy for Hip Arthroscopy

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Amanda Gentile, a physical therapist at the American Hip Institute, specializes in rehabilitating patients post-hip arthroscopy. The core message of her presentation is the importance of a team-based approach, combining the expertise of doctors and physical therapists to ensure optimal patient recovery. Amanda emphasizes the role of physical therapy in promoting healing, managing symptoms, and preventing compensatory muscle patterns through a structured protocol.<br /><br />At AHI, they employ a five-phase rehabilitation protocol, each with specific goals: immediate post-op care, transitional rehab, intermediate strengthening, advanced workouts, and sports-specific training. This phased approach allows therapists to gradually increase activity based on healing timelines and muscle readiness, emphasizing patient-specific care.<br /><br />Amanda underscores the importance of patient education and listening to individual needs, advocating for manual therapy as a critical component of the process. She stresses that the success of physical therapy extends beyond exercises, depending heavily on the therapist's ability to connect with and support patients emotionally, reinforcing trust and ensuring they feel cared for throughout their recovery journey. Overall, her mission is to guide patients back to a full and active life, tailored to their individual goals.

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Amanda Gentile, PT, DPT

Keywords

hip arthroscopy

team-based approach

rehabilitation protocol

patient-specific care

manual therapy

patient education

emotional support