Outcome Measures
Physiotherapy Arthroplasty Flowsheet
Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)
Interpreting Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) Scores
Weight Bearing Definitions
Non-Weight Bearing (NWB)
No weight allowed
Feather Weight Bearing (FeWB or TTWB)
Minimal weight allowed i.e. not enough to crush an eggshell under their foot
50% Weight Bearing (50%WB)
Up to half of patient’s body weight is allowed. Two crutches or a standard walker are necessary at all times
Protected Weight Bearing (PTWB or PWB)
Weight bearing as tolerated but gait aids are mandatory at all times until further follow-up with the surgeon
Weight Bearing as Tolerated (WBAT)
Patient is allowed as much weight as they feel comfortable with. Gait aid use is at the discretion of the treating physiotherapist
Hip Arthroplasty
Movement Restrictions for 6 weeks
no flexion of the hip > 90°
no adduction past neutral
no extremes of rotation
May begin active abduction in supine and standing after 4 weeks
May begin side lying abduction after 6 weeks
Exercises after Hip Arthroplasty
Exercises 2 weeks after Hip Arthroplasty
Guidelines for Rehabilitation after Anterior Approach THA
Knee Arthroplasty
Patients after knee arthroplasty may kneel, but should do so only on a padded surface while avoiding prolonged and/or repetitive kneeling.
