When restless leg occurs in conjunction with vein disorders, vein treatment can cause relief of symptoms and eliminate the need for medication. Skin Changes Skin changes can occur during many stages of venous disease. Swelling may occur around the leg, ankles, or around the knees.
A normal physical therapy session will last between 45 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes. During that time period there will be a combination of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise designed to focus on the deficits that were noted during the initial evaluation.
Over the next few days, your physical therapist will help you get in and out of bed and chairs, walk, and perhaps go up and down stairs. He or she will help improve the movement (range of motion) and strength in your hip. You will probably stay in the hospital for about 2 to 4 days after surgery. You may be moved to an extended-care facility for rehabilitation (rehab) before going home. There, you can get help with daily activities, such as bathing on a bath stool.