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What are the benefits of pre and post-surgical rehab?

Pre and post surgical rehab is often recommended for those having orthopedic surgery. These types of surgeries could include foot, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, hand, shoulder, neck, and spine surgeries. Rehab can, however, be beneficial for just about any type of surgical procedure. A physical therapist at Elliott Physical Therapy can put together both a pre and post-surgical rehabilitation plan for an individual preparing for surgery. The following are several important benefits of having pre and post-surgical rehab.<br><br>

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What are the benefits of pre and post-surgical rehab?

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  1. ELLIOTTPHYSICALTHERAPY.COM WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRE AND POST- SURGICAL REHAB?

  2. Preandpostsurgicalrehabisoftenrecommendedforthosehavingorthopedicsurgery.ThesetypesPreandpostsurgicalrehabisoftenrecommendedforthosehavingorthopedicsurgery.Thesetypes ofsurgeriescouldincludefoot,ankle,knee,hip,wrist,hand,shoulder,neck,andspinesurgeries. Rehabcan,however,bebeneficialforjustaboutanytypeofsurgicalprocedure.Aphysicaltherapist atElliott Physical Therapycanputtogetherbothapreandpost-surgicalrehabilitationplanforan individualpreparingforsurgery.Thefollowingareseveralimportantbenefitsofhavingpreandpost- surgicalrehab. BENEFITSOFPRE-SURGICALREHAB This is often called prehabilitation, and it helps an individual prepare physically and mentally for a surgical procedure. There are several benefits of going to rehab before your surgery. Faster Recovery– Learningtheexercisesyou’llneedtodobeforesurgerytrainsyourmusclesin advance.Thiswillmakepost-surgicalrehabeasierandmoreeffective.PTinMotionNewsstates thatevenafewsessionsofphysicaltherapypriortosurgerycanreducepostoperativecarefor somepatients. Fewer Complications– Theweakerandmorefrailanindividualis,themorelikelyitisthatthe personwillexperiencecomplicationssuchasinfectionafterasurgicalprocedure.Prehabcan increasestrengthandimmunitypriortosurgery. Less Anxiety– Patientsthathaveundergonesomesortofprehabareoftenlesspronetoanxiety orstresspriortothesurgery.Startingaprocessofphysicalactivitythatimprovesstrength, endurance,andflexibilitycanimproveoverallconfidencethattheprocedurewillbesuccessful. BENEFITSOFPOST-SURGICALREHAB It’s important to start a post-surgical rehabilitation plan as soon as your doctor states that you’re ready. The following are a few of the benefits of post-surgical rehab.

  3. Improve Circulation– Improved circulation not only facilitates faster healing but reduces the chance of a blood clot forming. Something as simple as massage can improve circulation. Many types of basic exercises and simple movements prescribed by a physical therapist can promote increased blood circulation. Reduce Pain and Swelling– The right type of post-surgical treatment can help reduce the amount of pain and swelling you experience after your surgery. Icing and ultrasound are both techniques a physical therapist may use to reduce localized swelling and pain. According to PT in Motion News, patients that received the same day, post-operative physical therapy needed fewer opioids after knee surgery. Regain Lost Strength– The more quickly you regain strength and stamina, the more quickly you’ll get back to your daily routine. A physical therapy program can be designed to target the specific areas in your body that need strengthened after surgery. Atrainedphysicaltherapistcanadviseyouregardingthebestprehabandpost-surgicalplanforyour specificneeds.Assoonasyouknowwhenyoursurgeryisscheduledyou’llwanttomakean appointmentwithaphysicaltherapist.Atherapistwilllikelydoacompletephysicalassessment beforecreatingauniqueprehabandrehabprogram.Physicaltherapytreatmentcanhelpyou achieveasmuchstrength,stamina,flexibility,andimprovedrangeofmotionaspossiblebothbefore andafteryoursurgery.Aphysicaltherapistmayuseavarietyofmanualtherapiesorteachyou exercisesyoucandoathome.Atherapistmightalsouseheat,ice,orelectricalstimulation.You’ll want to get startedassoonaspossibletomakesureyou’repreparedforsurgeryandcanmakea quickandfullrecovery. Original Source: https://elliottphysicaltherapy.com/what-are-the- benefits-of-pre-and-post-surgical-rehab/

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