We Can Help You Prepare for and Recover From Your Surgery
Are you an athlete facing an upcoming surgical procedure? If so, you probably have a long list of to-do’s and things to prepare before your operation. One important thing to add to that list is scheduling a consultation with a physiotherapist — before and after your surgery! Physiotherapy at COMPhysio has proven time and time again to effectively help with preparing a person’s body for surgical correction, as well as enhancing the recovery process. A physiotherapist’s touch can make it possible for a person to get their full strength back as quickly as possible following a surgical procedure. We know your sport is important to you, and we want to help you get back on the f ield or court! If you’re facing a surgical procedure, contact our off ice today to learn more about our therapy programs, how our services can benef it you before surgery, and speed up your recovery process after your operation! What is pre-op therapy? Pre-operative therapy has been demonstrated to be just as valuable as post-operative physiotherapy. To put it simply, pre-op therapy or “prehab” is preventative rehabilitation. The Arthritis Foundation states “Studies show that knee and hip replacement surgery patients who had participated in water- and land-based strength training, aerobic and flexibility exercises for six weeks before their surgeries reduced their odds of needing inpatient rehabilitation by up to 73 percent. Pre-hab stabilizes your pain levels before surgery and gets you back on your feet faster after surgery.” Many athletes go through physiotherapy after surgery to help them regain strength, balance, range of motion and overall wellness following a major health challenge. By contrast, prehab is a form of training that occurs in anticipation of such a challenge! It generally includes physiotherapy exercises aimed at optimizing your functional capabilities. Once you’ve completed that grueling athletic competition or surgical procedure, your pre-improved body will f ind 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. Dur ing preoperat i ve phys iotherapy, the physiotherapist 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 physiotherapy often incorporates: • Hot and cold therapy • Massage • Stretching and mobility training • Muscle training • Endurance training Your COMPhysio 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 f igure out ways to complete these exercises without pain and will be able to come up with a solution that benef its your situation the most. The ultimate goal is to see you up and on your feet quicker after your surgery! Contact COMPhysio today: We understand that you may be worried about your recovery period after surgery, and that’s why we’re here! Our therapists can support and guide you both before and after surgery to ensure that you have the smoothest return to your normal activities! Physiotherapy is a safe, healthy, and effective way to prepare your body for surgery and help you recover after. If you have a surgical procedure on the books, contact our clinic today to set up an appointment with one of our skilled physiotherapists! https: //www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/joint- surgery/preplanning/pre-hab-for-surgery
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