BENEFITS OF PRE- & POST-OP THERAPY
(Continued from outside) It generally includes physical therapy exercises aimed at optimizing your functional capabilities. Once you’ve completed that grueling athletic competition or surgical procedure, your pre-improved body will find it that much easier to respond to any necessary rehabilitation efforts, helping you get back on your feet and back to your daily life in record time. During preoperative physical therapy, the physical therapist will work with you to improve strength and functionality in the areas immediately surrounding the targeted injury site. This process can help immensely with the recovery process following surgical care. Pre-surgical rehab with physical therapy often incorporates: • Hot and cold therapy • Massage • Stretching and mobility training • Muscle training • Endurance training Your Regional Physical Therapy physical therapist may prescribe numerous exercises and stretches for you to perform at home as well to ensure that your operation can go as smoothly as possible. If at any time you feel uncomfortable performing an exercise, let your therapist know! They are experts at helping you figure out ways to complete these exercises without pain and will be able to come up with a solution that benefits your situation the most. The ultimate goal is to see you up and on your feet quicker after your surgery! WHAT IS POST-OP THERAPY? Although the benefits of pre-op therapy are not widely known, most people assume they will need to be in a physical therapy program after surgery! This is especially true for athletes who need to regain strength and range of motion to get back out on the field sooner. Physical therapy treatment at Regional Physical Therapy will typically start soon after the surgical procedure, once
the wound of the surgical site has healed and your body is ready to begin healing the actual torn tissue or damaged joint. POS T- SURG I CA L R EHAB I L I TAT I ON W I TH PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP TO: • Alleviate pain • Return strength to pre-injury levels • Improve range of motion • Dramatically reduce the recovery period Following surgery, your physical therapy program will be customized to fit your condition and personal needs. In the first consultation with your physical therapist, be prepared to discuss the severity of the injury and the details of your surgical procedure. Your physical therapist will assess your range of motion and levels of strength at this time as well. Most commonly, the therapeutic techniques your therapist uses will include a combination of massage therapy, hot and cold therapy, range of motion/mobility training, and guided stretching and muscle training. Your physical therapist will also provide you with guidance for exercises that you should do at home, which will further help to improve your recovery process. If you choose to recover after surgery without the aid of a physical therapist, you run the risk of the corrected tissues, tendons, and muscles will recover stiffly, with scar tissue interfering with your range of motion and atrophy limiting the amount of comfort and strength at the surgical site. This can negatively affect your sports performance and cause injuries in the future, so be sure to seek physical therapy as soon as possible following your operation!
SOURCES: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/joint-surgery/preplanning/pre-hab-for-surgery
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