Vert Sports: Post Op Recovery

Tens of thousands of patients undergo joint replacement surgery each year. Typically, this is done because of severe pain, limited movement, difficulty with walking, and sometimes after an accident or injury. Whether you had a knee, hip or even shoulder replacement, a good successful outcome depends on the physical therapy done after the surgery.

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MAKING YOUR BIG COMEBACK HAVING A SAFE POST-OPERATIVE RECOVERY

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MAKING YOUR BIG COMEBACK SAFE POST-SURGICAL REHAB

and develop programs to ensure a long-term recovery. Working closely with you and your doctor, we make your recovery as complete and as quick as possible. The outcome of your joint replacement surgery is also dependent on you. A committed attitude and willingness to work hard directly enhances your overall outcome. We will be with you every step of the way, guiding you how to move and strengthen your body, and training you how to get back to normal, everyday tasks with ease. Our therapists have years of training in helping patients just like you, recover quickly and completely after joint replacement surgery. Strength, range of motion, walking and functional tasks are all addressed to ensure an optimum recovery. Following your doctor’s protocols, you are in good hands with our compassionate and dedicated staff. Trust us with your after surgery care to help you obtain the best results and outcomes from your joint replacement surgery. It is our goal at VERT Fitness to empower you and improve your quality of life. Call us today to learn more about a fast recovery with our joint replacement rehabilitation program!

Tens of thousands of patients undergo joint replacement surgery each year. Typically, this is done because of severe pain, limited movement, difficulty with walking, and sometimes after an accident or injury. Whether you had a knee, hip or even shoulder replacement, a good successful outcome depends on the physical therapy done after the surgery. OUR THERAPISTS HAVE YEARS OF TRAINING IN HELPING PATIENTS JUST LIKE YOU RECOVER QUICKLY AND COMPLETELY AFTER JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY. After a joint replacement surgery, focusing on relieving pain and restoring motion are key. Also, the interaction with the right physical therapist, someone who truly listens to you, makes the difference in the quality and speed of your recovery. That is why many patients visit VERT Fitness as their premier choice for rehabilitation. We help you decrease pain and swelling after surgery, mobilize your operated limb, move through more advanced motions,

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H O L I D A Y S U R V I V A L T I PS TO MA I NTA I N YOUR D I E T DUR I NG T H E HO L I DAYS

alcohol dehydrates the body which can lead to extra snacking, be sure to drink plenty of water in between. • You can’t have your fruitcake and eat it too. Holiday desserts can be rich in sugar , fat and calories which can really pack on the pounds especially if coupled with a high carbohydrate dinner. Try chewing on gum or sipping on a flavored herb tea to help squelch the desire to sample a little bit of everything. But if you must indulge, choose a reasonable portion of one of your favorites or two half portion sized desserts. • Calories in, calories out. If you are going to indulge you must exercise. Exercising an hour a day, or 30 minutes at high intensity, 5 times a week will help keep your clothes fitting nicely. • 80/20 rule. Stick with a low carbohydrate diet throughout the season with plenty of protein, vegetables and healthy fats. No need to add any extra rice, pasta, cereal or bread to breakfast and lunch meals. This will allow you to partake in some decadent foods a few times a week without adding the average 5-7 pounds of holiday weight gain.

The holidays are just around the corner, meaning athletes and dieters are in for quite the struggle when it comes to that irresistible holiday food. Surrounded by traditional favorites, baked breads, rich desserts and decadent cocktails, one can almost visualize the numbers on the scale heading in the wrong direction. Fear not and RSVP yes to your festive engagements by arming yourself with these helpful tips: • Eat before you go. As silly as this may sound, the best way to arrive at your function and be able to pass on high calorie and high fat hors d’oeuvres is to not be plagued with hunger pangs. In addition, you will be able to make healthier food choices placing more emphasis on salads, protein and vegetables. • Avoid high sugar spirits like daiquiris, coladas and margaritas. With just two of these types of cocktails, you could consume half of your days’ worth of calories. Instead, choose light beer, red wines like pinot noir or chianti, white wines like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc or mixed vodka club drinks with a splash of juice. Since

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• Blood Flow Restriction • Vasopneumatic Compression • Post-Operative Care • Cupping • Deep Muscle Stimulation • Graston Technique For more information about our services and specialties, feel free to call and talk with your personal and physical therapist or trainer today!

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING:

“VERT is an awesome Santa Monica secret. I first came to VERT in 2009 when I tore my ACL. I enjoyed my time spent rehabbing my knee, and all the therapists and aides that I worked with helped make a difficult time more than enjoyable. I recently started coming back to VERT this year after a neck injury and even though there are new PT’s and aides working here the culture has stayed the same a decade later, and everyone is a pleasure to work with. Once again making me reinvigorated in my rehab. I’ve learned from the Physical Therapist, Mike, on how to get better and stay better through techniques and exercises he has taught me. I couldn’t recommend this place enough! Not to mention that once the therapists have gotten you healthy, you can move over to the personal training side and work on getting in shape. Julian is a great personal trainer and I would highly recommend him.” - Max Z.

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Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment. WE ’ RE HERE TO HE LP YOU ! Though many patients are prescribed or referred physical therapy by a physician, a licensed physical therapist can give evaluations without either! We accept most insurances and will verify benefits for you so that you can get started right away! Call us to schedule your evaluation today!

E X E R C I S E E S S E N T I A L S A SAFE EXERCISE TO IMPROVE KNEE STRENGTH

Knee Extension Sit in a chair with good posture. Straighten your knee as much as you can, then relax your knee back to the start position in a controlled manner. Repeat 6-10 times.

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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