DO I NEED PHYSICAL THERAPY
Before I Get Surgery?
their surgery. By partaking in physical therapy beforehand, doing physical therapy as part of a postoperative care regimen won’t seem nearly as arduous. Prehab can be so valuable to patients awaiting surgery that physical therapy (in unique cases) can sometimes help patients avoid surgery altogether. One of the primary goals of physical therapy is to avoid invasive procedures to increase a patient’s mobility or range of motion. However, when surgery is unavoidable, prehab is still worth the effort. Most physical therapists agree that six weeks before a surgery is the optimal time to start a prehab routine with a licensed physical therapist — though you can do it for a shorter amount of time and still reap some of the benefits. If you have an upcoming surgery and you want to prepare yourself accordingly, give Horizon PT a call today. Our physical therapists will take your unique prehab needs into consideration and help you create the best routine to prepare you for your surgery and beyond.
Most people probably know that physical therapy helps with the recovery process after surgery. However, did you know that doing physical therapy before your surgery can also help with the recovery process? Sometimes called prehabilitation or “prehab,” physical therapy before surgery can help prepare patients for the post-surgery recovery process — and even improve the functionality of the surgery area over its pre-surgery range of use. The essential benefit of prehabilitation is that by strengthening the pre- surgery area, you can optimize the outcome of the procedure. Your muscles and joints will be as strong as possible going into the surgery, which in turn, can decrease the amount of time that you spend doing postoperative rehabilitation. In fact, one study found that physical therapy before joint replacement surgery decreased the need for postoperative care by 30%. In addition to the physical benefits of prehab (such as shorter post-surgery hospital stays and quicker recoveries), the psychological benefits should not go unmentioned. Prehab can help patients mentally prepare themselves for
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Roasted Rosemary Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes
Inspired by “The Oh She Glows Cookbook”
If you’re having trouble getting the kids to eat Brussels sprouts, try this delicious vegan recipe as a side dish. Every vegetable tastes better roasted!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 tsp sugar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 3/4 lbs fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
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1 tsp sea salt
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2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
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1/4 tsp pepper
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3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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4 tsp olive oil
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until the Brussels sprouts and fingerlings are evenly coated with oil and seasonings. 3. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet, then bake 35–38 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add more salt and pepper as desired, then serve!
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