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Pre and Post-Op Surgery

This article will help you prepare for common orthopedic surgical procedures, and recover more quickly, with less pain, loss of function, and disability.

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Post-Operative Recovery

After surgery, most patients are started on a recovery program prescribed by their physician and over seen by a physical therapist. Discomfort after surgery often leads to decreased use of the affected area. This leads to stiffness and weakness. As a result, early rehabilitation helps to prevent this from occurring.

Physical Therapy helps with recovery after:

• Total Joint Replacement
• Shoulder Surgery
• Hip Surgery
• Knee Surgery
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Surgery
• Spinal (Back / Neck) Surgery

Pre-Operative Physical Therapy

Most patients are aware of the absolute necessity of physical therapy immediately following surgery. Few however are realize how important PT is prior to your surgery.

Although surgery may be inevitable, pre-operative therapy can help you to recover faster. PT can help you improve your flexibility, muscle strength, and ranges of movement in associated joints prior to surgery which will greatly help your recovery afterward. Additionally, establishing a relationship with a PT prior to surgery will make your transition into rehabilitation seemless. Having a therapist who knows your history and your presentation prior to surgery will help them to formulate a more efective regimen, and ultimately help you to recover faster.