The Long Term Benefits of Grab Bars following a Total Knee or Hip Replacement

The installation of grab bars can be a critical asset in aiding individuals who are in recovery from a total knee or hip replacement in the short term. However, even though patients who have fully recovered from these surgeries will experience increased mobility and decreased pain these empowering devices will still be useful in the long term in order to counter act the diminishing proprioceptive abilities (the ability to sense its position in space) of the effected joint. It is for this reason that these grab bars are an invaluable tool for increasing bathroom safety.

Howard Cohen, a licensed physical therapist and grab bar installation specialist for Mr. Grab Bar of Sarasota discusses this topic further in his blog.