Recovering from surgery, especially when it involves a joint like the knee or hip, is often a long and painful process. Joint surgeries require not only healing of the surgical site but also strengthening the surrounding tissues and improving mobility. While physical therapy is a cornerstone of recovery, its costs and time commitment can add to the challenges. ROMTech® offers a revolutionary solution that combines convenience, efficiency, and effective rehabilitation for patients recovering from knee or hip surgery.
What Is ROMTech®?
ROM Technologies™, or ROMTech for short, is a game-changer in physical therapy. Launched in 2014, ROMTech provides innovative rehabilitation equipment to help patients recover faster and more comfortably. The PortableConnect® system is at the heart of ROMTech’s offerings. This device is designed to aid recovery for knee and hip surgery patients by enhancing range of motion and minimizing pain from the comfort of their homes.
ROMTech’s PortableConnect® is revolutionizing how joint recovery is approached, reducing the reliance on traditional in-person physical therapy sessions, and saving both time and money. This system comprises three key components:
- Adaptive Pedals: These pedals adjust to the patient’s range of motion, ensuring safe and gentle movement that helps rebuild strength and flexibility in the joint.
- AccuAngle Wearable: This device attaches to the patient’s knee and tracks their joint’s motion during each session. It provides real-time data that syncs with the app, enabling both patients and doctors to monitor recovery progress.
- PortableConnect App: This app ensures ongoing communication between patients and physicians. Doctors can monitor recovery, customize treatment plans, and adjust protocols based on real-time progress.
Most insurance companies now cover ROMTech’s solutions, making it an accessible and effective option for many patients.
Knee Surgery Recovery with ROMTech®
Knee surgeries, such as knee replacement surgery (Total Knee Replacement or TKR), are common procedures for individuals with severe arthritis or cartilage wear. The recovery process after knee surgery can be arduous, but ROMTech offers significant advantages.
Knee Replacement Surgery involves removing deteriorated bone and cartilage, replacing it with metal and plastic components to restore function. Surgeons generally recommend surgery when other treatments, such as medication and physical therapy, no longer provide sufficient relief.
Post-surgery recovery can be significantly enhanced with ROMTech. After knee surgery, patients typically follow a structured physical therapy program. ROMTech’s PortableConnect® allows patients to complete their rehab from home, greatly improving recovery speed and ease.
Patients using the PortableConnect® see better results than traditional methods. For instance, most knee surgery patients recover 112 degrees of knee motion within two weeks with PortableConnect, compared to only 99 degrees in patients who follow conventional physical therapy.
Moreover, ROMTech’s PortableConnect® helps patients avoid the common pitfalls of recovery, such as pain medication dependency. Around 80% of ROMTech users report significantly less pain and can reduce or eliminate the need for narcotics during recovery.
Types of Knee Surgeries
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR): This surgery is the most common and involves removing damaged bone ends and replacing them with metal components. Recovery typically takes 6 weeks to a few months.
- Partial Knee Replacement: For patients with damage confined to one side of the knee joint, this option involves a less invasive procedure and faster recovery.
- Knee Ligament Surgery: Ligament and tendon damage, such as tears to the ACL, can also require surgery. ROMTech can aid in rebuilding the strength and flexibility of the knee post-surgery.
ROMTech’s PortableConnect® can be used for all types of knee surgeries, providing an efficient way to enhance recovery times and mobility.
Hip Surgery Recovery with ROMTech®
Much like knee surgeries, hip replacement surgeries (due to conditions like osteoarthritis or fractures) require careful rehabilitation. Hip replacements restore function by replacing the damaged joint with synthetic components. ROMTech’s PortableConnect® is as beneficial for hip surgery recovery as it is for knee surgery recovery.
Hip Replacement Surgery typically involves replacing both the femoral head (the ball) and the acetabulum (the socket) in the hip joint. The recovery process involves strengthening muscles, improving mobility, and ensuring that the joint heals properly. ROMTech’s PortableConnect® facilitates this by allowing patients to perform consistent, low-impact exercises that target the hip joint’s movement and stability.
Just like with knee surgeries, ROMTech patients using the PortableConnect® system often see faster recovery results, achieving near full mobility within a shorter time frame.
Traditional Recovery Methods for Knee and Hip Surgeries
Recovery from knee or hip surgeries often follows a predictable pattern, with patients undergoing pain management and engaging in physical therapy. Initially, patients are encouraged to begin moving gently soon after the surgery, often with the assistance of walking aids. This helps prevent stiffness and promotes blood circulation, vital for healing.
However, traditional recovery can be time-consuming, requiring multiple in-person visits to physical therapists. Many patients find this both costly and inconvenient. This is where ROMTech’s PortableConnect® shines. The system allows patients to perform their recovery exercises at home, reducing the need for frequent trips to the clinic.
ROMTech and its Impact on Recovery
ROMTech’s PortableConnect® significantly reduces recovery times, enabling patients to regain mobility in a fraction of the time compared to traditional therapy. Studies show that patients who use PortableConnect® recover nearly twice as quickly in terms of joint range of motion.
The device ensures that the exercises patients perform are effective and gentle on the healing tissues. By avoiding over-exertion or incorrect movements, PortableConnect® accelerates healing without risking further damage to the joint.
Final Thoughts
Post-surgery recovery can be grueling, but ROMTech’s innovative solutions like PortableConnect® are changing the game for knee and hip surgery patients. By enabling patients to recover at home with continuous support from their physicians, ROMTech provides a more efficient, cost-effective, and less painful alternative to traditional rehabilitation methods.
With its emphasis on gentle movement and real-time monitoring, ROMTech’s system offers a clear advantage for those recovering from knee and hip surgery. Whether recovering from knee replacement or hip replacement surgery, patients can regain their range of motion faster and with less discomfort, allowing them to return to the activities they love sooner.
