Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Learn More About Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

An ADL (Activities of Daily Living) visit focuses on enhancing your ability to perform daily tasks independently and safely after surgery. During this one-time session, our skilled therapist will provide personalized education and adaptive techniques to help you navigate challenges in activities such as dressing, bathing, and household mobility, ensuring you heal comfortably and effectively. We highly recommend this visit prior to a total knee or total hip replacement.

Common Symptoms

How ADL can help you

  • Postoperative Mobility: Improves safe movement around the home with adaptive techniques.
  • Dressing and Grooming: Provides strategies and tools to manage dressing and grooming with limited mobility.
  • Bathing: Suggests adaptive equipment and techniques to ensure safe and independent bathing.
  • Household Activities: Offers guidance on managing household tasks with minimal strain.
  • Pain Management: Educates on methods to reduce pain while performing daily activities.
  • Balance and Coordination: Enhances stability to prevent falls and ensure safe movement.
  • Limited Mobility: Addressing challenges related to decreased movement due to surgery or chronic conditions.
  • Pain Management: Finding ways to perform daily activities with minimal pain and discomfort
  • Preventive Care: An ADL visit can significantly reduce the risk of postoperative complications by ensuring you know how to move safely and efficiently.
  • Personalized Approach: Each visit is tailored to your specific needs and home environment, providing practical solutions for your unique challenges.
  • Enhanced Recovery: Proper education and adaptive techniques can accelerate your recovery and help you achieve the best possible outcome from your surgery.
  • Empowerment: An ADL visit empowers you with the knowledge and skills to manage daily tasks independently, boosting your confidence and quality of life.

Frequently Asked Questions About Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Ideally, an ADL visit should be scheduled before your total knee or hip replacement surgery to help you prepare for a safe and smooth recovery at home.

Coverage may vary depending on your plan. Our team can help verify your benefits and explain any out-of-pocket costs ahead of time.

In many cases, a referral isn’t required — but we recommend checking with your insurance provider or calling our office for guidance.