Duke Raleigh Hospital's staff includes specially trained physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, case managers, and social workers -- many with over 20 years of experience.
While you are in the hospital, your physician will ensure that you receive the services that are appropriate for your medical condition.
Orthopaedic care and rehabilitation is offered for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Joint replacements
- Hip fractures
- Spinal surgery
- Shoulder surgery
- Other fractures and orthopaedic conditions
After orthopaedic surgery your hospital care team will focus on post-operative care and medical management, helping you return to the highest levels of mobility and self-care while planning and executing a safe discharge.
While at Duke Raleigh’s Orthopaedic and Spine Center you will receive physical care and assistance, educational information, and emotional support. Our goal is to provide extraordinary care in all areas.
Homeward Bound Gym
The Homeward Bound Gym is a unique facility available to all patients, enabling them to regain their independence more quickly and safely.
Through simulation areas including car transfer, stair trainer, kitchen area, and bathroom area, the gym enables patients to work with their physical and occupational therapists to practice activities of daily living and to more quickly regain the skills they need for independence.
The simulation areas of the gym are incorporated into the activity plan of all patients recovering from joint replacement or spine surgery.
The Homeward Bound Gym Includes:
- Car transfer: Patients can use the car transfer area to practice getting in and out of a car seat on either the passenger side or driver's side. The car seats can change to simulate the patient's own car by being adjusted from a bucket seat to an SUV seat, and the height of the car can be customized to mimic the patient’s personal vehicle.
- Stair trainer: Patients will work with their therapist on the stair trainer to safely learn and practice going up and down steps and maneuver over curbs. This allows the patient to practice in an environment that simulates their home, giving the patient and their family confidence for a smooth and safe transition out of the hospital.
- Kitchen area: Often one of the most challenging areas when patients return home, the kitchen area includes a refrigerator, counter top, oven range, sink, and overhead and under counter cabinets. Patients with musculoskeletal or neurological impairments can work with the occupational therapist or speech therapist in safely maneuvering around this kitchen in preparation for going home.
- Bathroom area: The bathroom area allows patients to practice a variety of safe techniques during tub and shower transfers and toilet transfers. Using the bathroom area, therapists can instruct patients and family members on bathroom safety while assessing for the best type of equipment for each patient’s individual situation.
- Equipment: Reachers, long-handled sponges, and sock aids are available for patients to take home. The occupational therapist will work with patients and family members to assess the need for these and other pieces of equipment and then safely instruct in their use.
The Homeward Bound Gym is located on the third floor of the main hospital and is an important part of the Duke Raleigh Hospital Orthopaedic and Spine Center.
