Surgical aftercare for hip, knee, shoulder, and joints

When you are admitted to The Nathaniel Witherell for short-term orthopedic rehab we give you a thorough physical and occupational evaluation. Our highly trained nursing staff conducts a clinical needs assessment to determine pain management and any wound care needs.

Your team includes your surgeon, attending physician, RN patient care coordinator, certified nursing assistants (CNA), and discharge planner. If you are admitted during weekdays through Saturday noon, you will receive rehab evaluations within 24 hours. The evaluation results in a prescribed individualized, coordinated treatment plan.

Once the plan is in place you will be assigned a primary physical and occupational therapist. The objective is to provide therapy until you reach your individual treatment goals. After a rest and refreshment period, you’ll have another session to promote endurance and function. If the plan calls for it, rehab sessions are available twice a day Monday through Friday, and once a day weekends and most holidays.

Therapy consists of:

manual therapy
joint manipulation
range of motion
muscle strengthening
gait and balance training
community re-entry training

Rehab equipment at the Nathaniel Witherell is state-of-the-art, ranging from Nu Step and Scifit to the latest Electrical Therapy System for ultra sound stimulation.

In addition, sufficient rest and refreshment are an essential part of any plan. A full time certified dietician supervises the preparation of your meals. Our overall goal is to get you back to your lifestyle as soon as possible.

“As an emotional and anxious daughter, and with a skillful eye as a geriatric nurse who has ‘seen it all,’ I thank the Witherell’s staff from the bottom of my heart for the stellar care they deliver.”

- Hildy S

“The staff is knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful; the programs are creative and festive. The large number of volunteers, and pet and music programs delight the residents.”

- Toni D

“Recuperated at the Witherell after total knee replacement. It was a wonderful recovery with a really awesome Physical Therapy Department!”

- Anne C.

“Our family will be forever grateful to the Witherell family for their outstanding care. Nathaniel Witherell is one of the best skilled nursing facilities anywhere. Greenwich should be proud of being able to provide such service.”

- Scott O.