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Medical Exercise Training offers the possibility of helping clients reach full functional capacity after surgery and physical therapy. This case study examines the application of Medical Exercise Training (MET). Mrs. Jacobs, a 79-year-old retired schoolteacher, highlights the complexity and potential of Medical Exercise Training (MET) in addressing post-surgical rehabilitation for clients with multiple co-morbidities. Four months post-left hip arthroplasty (LTHA), Mrs. Jacobs is fully weight-bearing and independent with stair climbing, signaling substantial recovery progress. She completed a course of physical therapy and is now discharged. However, she still relies on a walker for ambulation and experiences shortness of breath with prolonged standing and walking. Get the session guide here: AMES Manual Case Study
Adding to the complexity, Mrs. Jacobs has a history of congestive heart failure (CHF), essential hypertension, a past meniscus tear, and persistent knee pain. These...