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™, 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 care
Filled 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.
