Back on Their Feet: A Practical Guide to Orthopedic Care in Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Settings

Orthopedic recovery in skilled nursing and post-acute care is about more than healing bones-it is about restoring function, preserving independence, and helping patients return to the highest possible level of mobility.Back on Their Feet is a practical, real-world guide for healthcare professionals caring for orthopedic patients in skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care settings, and post-acute environments.Written by Orthopedic Physician Assistant Amy Wu, PA-C, MPAS, this book introduces the RESTORE Framework(TM), a structured approach to identifying barriers to recovery, preventing complications, and improving functional outcomes.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Recognize common barriers to orthopedic recovery - Identify early warning signs of complications - Improve therapy participation and functional progress - Prevent falls, deconditioning, and avoidable readmissions - Coordinate care among nursing, therapy, families, and surgeons - Apply practical bedside tools and clinical checklists - Navigate real-world cases commonly encountered in post-acute careFilled with clinical insights, recovery timelines, case studies, and actionable strategies, Back on Their Feet bridges the gap between surgical care and successful rehabilitation.Whether you are a Physician Assistant, Nurse practitioner, Physician, Therapist, Nurse or healthcare leader, this book provides the practical tools needed to help orthopedic patients recover safely, regain independence, and achieve better outcomes.