Don’t Let Fear of Recovery Delay Your Joint Replacement
Thinking about joint replacement but worried about the recovery? You’re not alone—and this session is here to change that.
Join Jeff Samyn, PT, and Dr. Josh Anderson, MD for an informative, community-focused Zoom presentation designed to take the fear out of the process. We’ll walk you through what recovery really looks like today, how to prepare your body and home ahead of surgery, and the proven strategies that help patients heal faster and return to the activities they love.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what to expect, practical tips to reduce pain and setbacks, and the confidence to take control of your recovery journey—before you even step into surgery.
Dr. Joshua T. Anderson, MD, from Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center -
Dr. Anderson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship-training in hip and knee replacement surgery who is passionate about optimizing patient outcomes and rapid recovery.
Jeff Samyn, PT, OCS, CSCS
Jeff earned his B.S. in Psychology and Master's in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University. He has earned his board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jeff heads up our Worksite Medicine program, which focuses on ergonomic assessments, job analysis, and Functional Capacity Evaluations. His expertise is in the management and treatment of back and neck pain, peripheral joint rehabilitation, and treating general pain conditions. He has a special interest in working with runners of all ages and ability levels. Jeff and his wife have a daughter, a son, and a black lab named Goose. In addition to spending time with his family, Jeff enjoys mountain biking, fitness training, fishing, snow-shoeing, hiking, and coaching baseball and softball.
