Call (708) 645-4340 | Fax (708) 789-9282 | admin@paragon-pt.com
Call (708) 645-4340 | Fax (708) 789-9282 | admin@paragon-pt.com
Surgery repairs the problem; rehab is what restores your motion, strength and confidence. We help patients recover after total knee and hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, meniscus and rotator cuff repair, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, fracture repair and spine surgery. Your plan follows your surgeon's protocol and progresses as you heal, from early range of motion and walking to strength, balance and getting back to work, sport and daily life.
Current clinical practice guidelines support structured, progressive rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery. The American Physical Therapy Association's 2026 updated guideline for total knee replacement emphasizes progressive strengthening exercise. After ACL reconstruction, the Aspetar guideline (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023) recommends advancing rehab based on meeting strength and movement criteria rather than time alone, and a 2026 systematic review (Suits et al., International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy) supports supervised rehab lasting at least six months.
Dr. Jessica Burchett is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and is certified in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, a technique that helps limit muscle loss and build strength when you cannot yet lift heavy weights. Every visit is a full 45 minutes one-on-one, so you are never handed off to an aide or left alone on a machine. We stay in contact with your surgeon and offer prehab before surgery to help you start recovery stronger.
Have another question about rehab after surgery? Call (708) 645-4340 or email admin@paragon-pt.com.
Most patients start within the first few days to two weeks after surgery, depending on the procedure and your surgeon's instructions. Call us before your surgery date and we will schedule your first visit so there is no gap in your recovery.
Yes. We follow your surgeon's restrictions and protocol, send progress updates, and reach out with any questions or concerns about your healing.
BFR uses a specialized cuff on the arm or leg to partially limit blood flow during light exercise. This lets muscles gain strength with much lighter loads, which can be helpful early after surgery when heavy lifting is not yet safe. Your therapist will screen you first to make sure it is appropriate for you.
Often, yes. Prehab before surgery such as a knee replacement or ACL reconstruction can improve strength and motion and help you know what to expect, and many patients find recovery goes more smoothly. Ask your surgeon whether prehab is right for you, then call (708) 645-4340 to get started.
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