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With longer wait times for surgery due to the COVID-19 pandemic contributing to deterioration of function, this study aims to assess the benefits of a physical therapy (PT) and home evaluation program to improve outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A retrospective chart review of 130 primary THA and 124 primary TKA patients undergoing a new pre-operative PT and home safety evaluation program was performed to assess outcomes. Demographic data were compared to assess baseline characteristics. Pain was evaluated with inpatient\/outpatient morphine milligram equivalents (MME) and VAS scores. Mobility was assessed using multiple measures by a physical therapist. Mean postoperative range of motion (ROM), overall complications, and non-home discharge was compared.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Of the 254 TJA patients, 67 (26%) patients underwent the prehabilitation program. Prehabilitation THA patients had statistically significantly higher Boston Activity Measure Post-Acute Care (AMPAC) scores on postoperative day 0, lower subjective VAS pain scores on the day of discharge, and greater 3-month postoperative ROM measurements. Prehabilitation TKA patients had statistically significantly less outpatient opioid MME pain requirements (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.05). There were no significant differences in LOS, discharge destination, use of walking aids, or surgical complication rates.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Prehabilitation programs prior to TJA may facilitate early postoperative mobility and improved pain relief through patient education and conditioning. 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