If you have a surgery coming up, it is natural to feel a little nervous. Thinking about the procedure itself, as well as the necessary amount of time you’ll spend recovering, can seem a bit intimidating. At Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, we want to make sure that your surgery is as smooth as possible and that your recovery process is as quick and easy as possible. This is most effectively achieved when combining pre-surgical rehabilitation and post-surgical rehabilitation treatments. For more information on how these services can benefit you, contact us at Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation today.
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PRE-SURG I CAL REHAB VS. POST-SURG I CAL REHAB: THE BENEF I TS OF BOTH
If you have a surgery coming up, it is natural to feel a little nervous. Thinking about the procedure itself, as well as the necessary amount of time you’ll spend recovering, can seema bit intimidating. At Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, we want to make sure that your surgery is as smooth as possible and that your recovery process is as quick and easy as possible. This is most effectively achieved when combining pre- surgical rehabilitation and post-surgical rehabilitation treatments. For more information on how these services can benefit you, contact us at Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation today. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRE-SURGICAL REHAB AND POST-SURGICAL REHAB? You may be familiar with rehabilitation after surgery, or post-surgical rehab. It makes sense – your body loses a lot of strength when undergoing a surgical procedure, and rehabilitation treatments are needed in order to help you regain your function. Post-surgical rehabilitation tends to focus on targeted exercises and stretches that are aimed at helping relieve your pain, improve your strength, and redeem your optimum function in the affected area(s) of your body. It may also incorporate additional methods or modalities as needed, such as manual therapy, ice and heat therapies, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and more. Essentially, it helps you make a full recovery from your surgery. Pre-surgical rehabilitation is a bit different. It focuses on stretches and exercises prior to surgery in order to prepare your body for the procedure ahead. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, participating in exercise therapies prior to surgery can exceptionaly improve your post- operative outcomes and reduce your recovery time. It is no secret that surgery takes a toll on the body, so preparing yourself beforehand with strengthening stretches and exercises can greatly benefit your results. It can also help you prepare mentally, by giving you a better peace of mind going into surgery, knowing you did everything to make the procedure as easy on you as possible. To put pre-surgical rehabilitation into perspective, there are 6 key benefits to participating in it: 1. It decreases pain. 2. It decreases the risk of complications. 3. It increases your stamina. 4. It improves your surgical outcomes. 5. It decreases your recovery time. 6. It may possibly even eliminate your need for surgery altogether! WHY DO I NEED PRE-SURGICAL REHAB AND POST-SURGICAL REHAB? Pre-surgical rehabilitation and post-surgical rehabilitation can be used to make any surgical procedure as easy as possible on your body. While pre- surgical rehabilitation is not always required in a treatment plan, it is always recommended as a way to yield the best results. The best results are always achieved through treatments before and after surgery.
For example, according to an article on shoulder replacement surgery published by the Hofmann Arthritis Institute, “Formal physical therapy is not required before surgery, but it is advised to get in the best physical shape possible before surgery to lessen the change for complication and shorten your recovery time.” The same article also states that “The day after surgery, you will begin working with physical therapy to become comfortable using your new shoulder.” This demonstrates how beneficial it is to complete both pre-surgical rehab, and post-surgical rehab, as both are meant to make your recovery process as easy and comfortable as possible. CONTACT PROFESSIONAL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION TODAY! At Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, we are happy to say that we offer both pre-surgical rehabilitation and post-surgical rehabilitation services. We want to help make your surgery and recovery as safe, easy, quick, and comfortable as possible for you. If you have a surgery coming up and you’d like to discuss setting up a “before and after” treatment plan, schedule a consultation with one of our licensed physical therapists today. We’d be happy to set up an appointment for you and get you started on the path toward pain relief, improved function, and a speedy recovery.
COVID-19 LEADERSHIP On July 8th, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Professional Care Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Dr. George Ciresi was invited to acompany Sacred Heart University Dean, Dr. Maura Daly Iversen in a round-table discussion about the current COVID-19 crisis and how it will impact home health care, rehabilitation, and eldercare. Click HERE to watch the interview!
T H O U G H T L E A D E R S H I P F O R T H E N E W N O R M A L A Conversation Series with Sacred Heart University Deans How Will This Crisis Impact Home Healthcare, Rehabilitation and Elder Care? Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:00 p.m. YouTube Hosted by: Randye Kaye of WSHU F E A T U R I N G : Maura Daly Iversen, PT, DPT, SD, MPH, FNAP, FAPTA Dean, College of Health Professions George Ciresi ’01, ‘03 PT, DPT, MSPT, SFMA Owner, Co-founder of Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, PC Locations in East Patchogue & Riverhead, NY Jessica Dunn, PT, DPT, MS Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and Clinical Director at Genesis Rehab Services
HELPING OUR PATIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR FITNESS GOALS, SAFELY!
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G E T T I N G BAC K I N S H A P E A F T E R STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS ARE LIFTED
Is the quarantine causing you to lose the progress you made before the stay-at-home orders were put in place? The sedentary lifestyle that we’re suremany people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes can actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than one may think. Your body, quite simply, was made to move! With gyms mandated to remain closed for the time being, it can be difficult to find the motivation to get your daily physical activity while sitting at home. At Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, we want to make sure you are able to get back into your normal exercise routine once the quarantine is over and the stay-at-home orders are lifted. Follow our tips below and feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions! TIPS FOR GETTING BACK IN SHAPE 1. Baby steps at first. If you haven’t been participating in the same type of vigorous physical activity you used to be accustomed to, it is important to begin with baby steps. Start small in the beginning and build up from there. When you push your body past its current limits, you make yourself more prone to injuries because your body is not prepared for the physical demands being asked of it. Our physical therapists and our fitness trainers can help you understand the limits that your body developed while under quarantine and can create an exercise plan for you to get back to your physical goals. 2. Keeping the correct form. No matter what type of physical exercise you are trying to get back into, form is a crucial part of it. The proper form
could mean the difference between physical progress or injury. Your ability to safely performany movement is reliant on great posture and proper body positioning. When living the sedentary lives that we all currently are, it is possible for your natural posture to shift a bit. We can also help you improve your form during exercise by addressing any issues you may have while sitting, standing, twisting, bending, running, jumping, or lifting. In addition, we can create targeted exercises and stretches for you to improve your current form and limit the amount of impact on your joints during exercise. 3. Getting back to your weight goal. It is no secret that this quarantine will causemany of us to lose somemusclemass and put on somemore weight. With help from a physical therapist and our fitness trainers, you can set up an exercise regimin that will help you shed some pounds and maintain a healthy weight, taking off the added stress on your joints that may have developed during the stay-at-home orders. Your therapist or fitness trainer will customize an exercise plan for your specific needs, which may include stretching, aerobic exercise, weight training, or pain relief treatments if necessary. This will help in reaching your targeted weight and decreasing pressure on vulnerable parts of your body. CONTACT US TODAY Looking for more assistance in getting back in shape? Professional Care Physical Therapy &Rehabilitation is here for you. Contact us today to discover how we can help you achieve your fitness goals after quarantine, safely.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT NEEDS OUR HELP? R E F E R A F R I E N D ! DO YOU HAVE FR I ENDS OR FAMI LY UNABL E TO DO THE FOL LOWI NG? • Move without Pain • Bend and move freely • Balance confidently and securely • Sit for long periods comfortably • Walk for long distances • Live an active and healthy lifestyle If you answered “yes to any of these, we can help!
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