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Personal Training After Physical Therapy for Joint Replacement

Finished physical therapy after a knee, hip, or shoulder replacement and wondering what comes next? Once your surgeon or physical therapist clears you for appropriate exercise, Ellen DeVore offers in-home personal training in Cave Creek, Scottsdale and Northeast Phoenix to help you work toward your strength and everyday activity goals.

Training with Ellen DeVore, NASM CPT, CES · Above & Beyond Fitness

How is personal training different from physical therapy?

Physical therapy addresses rehabilitation needs. Personal training provides ongoing fitness coaching within the activity guidance and restrictions you receive from your treating team. Completing physical therapy does not automatically mean that every exercise is appropriate.

Ellen is a NASM-certified personal trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, not a substitute for your surgeon or physical therapist. Her role is to adapt fitness sessions to your goals and the precautions you bring from your healthcare team.

What might you want to work toward after rehabilitation?

Your priorities may be feeling stronger for everyday tasks, returning to regular exercise, or building confidence for travel and hobbies. Discuss those priorities with Ellen along with any limits on movement or loading. Your replacement, recovery, and medical guidance determine what is appropriate; this guide does not prescribe a routine.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explains that returning to activity after hip replacement takes time and may require changing how you perform some activities. Its activity guidance provides general context; your own treating team provides your individual instructions.

One couple’s experience with adapted training

The following is a client’s description of their experience, not a clinical assessment or a promise about stress on an artificial joint.

“My husband has bilateral knee replacements, plus a hip and a shoulder. Ellen built a program that strengthened the supporting tissue without putting stress on the joint replacements.”

Nicki & Myron W. · Training as a couple

Nicki and Myron describe the value they found in coaching adapted to their circumstances. Your goals and appropriate activities may differ.

Training as a couple can make it easier to build a shared routine, even when each person has different goals. Learn more about semi-private sessions or how in-home training works.

Frequently asked questions

When can I start personal training after joint replacement?

Start when your surgeon or physical therapist has cleared you for the type of exercise being considered. There is no single timetable for every knee, hip, or shoulder replacement. Bring any movement restrictions and activity guidance to your consultation.

Does personal training replace physical therapy?

No. Personal training supports ongoing fitness and works alongside medical and physical-therapy care. Questions about rehabilitation, new symptoms, or changes to surgical restrictions belong with your treating healthcare team.

Can Ellen adapt training around a joint replacement?

Ellen has experience coaching clients with joint replacements and holds NASM personal-training and Corrective Exercise Specialist credentials. Discuss your individual situation and clinical guidance with her before deciding whether her coaching is a fit.

Can my partner train with me if our abilities are different?

Yes. Semi-private sessions allow partners to train together while receiving coaching adapted to each person. Your partner does not need to follow the same exercises or work toward the same goals.

Do I need to buy equipment for in-home sessions?

Ellen brings the necessary workout equipment. You need enough clear space to move. Discuss your space, mobility needs, and any clinical restrictions during the consultation.

What does training cost and how do I start?

Individual sessions are $90 per hour, with packages reducing the hourly rate to $80–$87. Semi-private participants each pay three-quarters of the applicable individual rate. Book a free 20-minute consultation and see the rates page for full details.

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