Case Study of Physiotherapy Treatment of a Patient after total hip replacement

Abstract

Title of thesis: Case Study of Physiotherapy Treatment of a Patient after Total Hip Replacement. Work placement: Fakultní Nemocnice Královské Vinohrady Summary: This bachelor thesis consists of two parts, one theoretical and one special part. The first theoretical part includes anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics and pathology of the hip joint. The special part consists of a case study that is based on observations and clinical work at FNKV of a 59- year old woman after operation of total hip replacement. It includes initial and final kinesiological examination, day-to-day therapy and a conclusion of the whole process. The main goal is for the patient to became self-sufficient and be able to do activities of daily living without pain. The methods used in the therapy for this thesis were mainly manual techniques and exercises based on active movements to strengthen and increase range of motion in the operated hip joint. No invasive methods were used. Keywords: total hip replacement, hip joint, rehabilitation, coxarthrosis, degenerative joint disease, physiotherapy