Hello, and welcome to my site. My name is Richard Haynes. Iam a  Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise. I am a rehabilitation and Fitness Consultant  living in Punta Gorda, Florida.  I  provide  information and consultation for patients and clients that have had a hip or knee replaced, and need further information about rehabilitation or, how to increase their current level of fitness after joint replacement. For information regarding Total Joint fitness and rehabilitation principles go to my weblog at www.totaljointfitness.blogspot.com

I also have a personal web-log that you can read and review at www.rhaynes.blogspot.com. It will contain information that you can use for hip and knee rehabilitation along with strength and cardio training principles designed for the joint replacement patient.

This site was created for orthopedic patients and clients that have had fractures or elective surgeries such as a hip or knee replacement.  Strength training not only builds and creates better overall health after surgery but,  also improves your apperance and builds incredible self esteem and self image. By living a healthier lifestyle it  puts you to the front of the class in society due to the many benefits gained from weight training and healthier living.

Natural strength training improves many aspects of your overall health and apperance. the mental discipline involved also carries over into every other area of your life. After having suffered an orthopedic injury or having a knee or hip replaced,  our biggest battles lie ahead of us not only physically but mentally. Preperation breeds confidence prepare today for the future. Your well being and health in the years ahead will depend more on your self reliance and educating yourself. 

The medical community continues to research and develop new technology that will help us live longer who wants to live longer broken down?  take complete control over every part of your life and create your own future. YOU must leave nothing to chance.

Through proper exercise and nutrition, you can expect to get the most out of your joint replacement and build a stronger, healthier body that will carry you in the years ahead.

With medical benefits continuing to be reduced and premiums rising,  rehabilitation services are slowly being reduced leaving you the patient to continue on with your own recovery.

By giving you the information you need to continue an effective exercise and rehabilitation program whether its a knee, hip, or shoulder replacement, you can  then reach your full potential and leave nothing to chance.

Richard Haynes PTA/CPT

My specialty is working with and coaching pre and post surgical patients regarding their rehabilitation and fitness levels after surgery.

Having had multiple fractures myself and, a total knee replacement in 1999, I have dedicated my career in assiting those that need more information on the expected outcome of their replacement and, how you can take your health after surgery to a higher level.

Being a natural bodybuilder myself with a joint replacement I have learned and experienced first hand what proper rehabilitation and strengthening can do for you no matter what your age.