Since the development of the Neer prosthesis in the 1950s, shoulder arthroplasty has advanced considerably. The total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) can significantly improve function in patients with shoulder osteoarthritis (OA). But a patient may still have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs). More patients are becoming candidates for TSA. There has been an increase in the number of these procedures similar to the increase in other total joint arthroplasties. The reverse TSA...

According to Skou and colleagues (2015), more than 670,000 total knee replacements are performed annually in the United States. According to Nielsen and colleagues (2017), osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent joint disease worldwide. Nielsen and colleagues also stated that OA is strongly associated with aging and obesity. Total knee replacements are the result of knee OA, which is a degenerative joint disease. Knee OA can lead to joint pain that can cause...

Worldwide, an estimated 424,000 people die each year from falls; the vast majority are from low- and middle-income countries. Additionally, an estimated 37.3 million falls require medical attention. Physical and occupational therapists also play an important role in decreasing the risk of falls in the elderly population. They can effectively develop exercise programs for the aging population and for special populations with specific diseases or conditions. These prescribed programs can improve an aging...