DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO IS SCHEDULED FOR JOINT-REPLACEMENT SURGERY? If you or someone you know is due to have surgery, pre-rehabilitation is recommended.
Do you want to avoid — or at least delay — joint replacement surgery? Keep reading!
What Is Pre-Rehabilitation? Pre-rehabilitation is the process of improving an individual’s functional capacity to enable him or her to withstand the stress and/or physical inactivity associated with a surgical or medical procedure. What Are The Benefits Of Pre-Rehabilitation? • Maximize your recovery. • Return to activity sooner. • Reduce risk of complications. A recent review of research in The Physician and Sportsmedicine (February 2018) found that pre- rehabilitation exercise reduced the length of postoperative hospital stays, improved knee motion, and improved the ability to get up from the chair after Each program is designed for the individual based on their unique problems and type of surgery. Each program contains the following components: • Education on what to expect after surgery. This includes activity restrictions, such as weight- bearing limitations or use of the extremity, and instructions on how to use an assistive device (cane or walker) if needed. undergoing a knee replacement. Components To Pre-Rehabilitation
• A safe, customized exercise program developed by a rehabilitation specialist for you. The goal is to maximize the body’s function without causing harm or further damage. Various types of exercise may be recommended. • Breathing exercises • Flexibility and stretching exercise • Strengthening • Cardiovascular/ aerobic • Stress reduction • Aquatic exercise How Does Aquatic Exercise Help? The buoyancy of water reduces the compressive, weight- bearing forces experienced on land, providing a safe environment to exercise before and after surgery. Further aiding in recovery, the hydrostatic pressure of water helps reduce swelling in the joints and increases blood flow to the muscles. The drag forces of water provide the resistance for strengthening. The experienced aquatic physical therapist will develop safe and effective exercises using all three of these properties of water to maximize your program. How Long Before Surgery Should I Begin? The sooner the better. Being healthier starts today. Not Sure If Pre-Rehabilitation Is Right For You? Call our office at 858-675-1133 to set up a free 15-minute consult with one of our doctors of physical therapy.
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