Post and Pre-surgical Rehabilitation
Both pre- and post-surgical rehab are essential elements for successful patient outcomes. Post-surgical rehab with a physiotherapist is especially important in order to make sure things go smoothly after your operation is done. This is because any type of surgery is a form of trauma and can affect the body differently. Even minor and uncomplicated surgical procedures can have a major impact on your health. Individualized post-surgical rehab with a physiotherapist not only minimizes your pain and accelerates your rate of healing (and return to sport or work). It also reduces the chances of post-operative complications including infections, bleeding, blood clots, muscle weakness, scar tissue, decreased function, and other factors which can negatively impact your long-term health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the FAQs related to pre/post-surgical rehab.
What is Pre/Post-Surgical Rehab?
Pre-surgical rehab focuses on building strength, enhancing endurance, increasing blood flow and improving balance before surgery. A physiotherapist will assess your current level of disability, strength, and range of motion. They will then create a customized treatment plan that will address your needs.
Post-surgical rehab helps your body heal the correct way and minimize scar tissue build-up. This makes it less painful and faster to recover.