Prehab and Post-Rehabilitation: Empowering Your Recovery Journey

Undergoing surgery can be a daunting experience, but with the right support and guidance, you can bounce back stronger than ever. Surgeons often refer post-surgical patients to physical therapists to aid in their recovery process. At our clinic, our dedicated team of therapists provides evidence-based, one-on-one physical therapy sessions to help you regain strength, function, and mobility. Whether you’re striving to return to daily activities, work, or even competitive sports, our prehab and post-rehabilitation programs are tailored to your unique needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the range of orthopedic procedures we assist with and the various therapies employed to facilitate your recovery journey.

Orthopedic Post-Operative Procedures: Our physical therapists specialize in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from a variety of orthopedic post-operative procedures. Some common surgeries we assist with include:

• Knee, hip, and shoulder joint replacements

• Reconstruction of major knee ligaments (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL)

• Arthroscopic knee surgeries (meniscectomies, meniscal repairs)

• Ligament and tendon repairs, including Achilles tendon repairs

• Arthroscopic hip surgeries (labral repairs)

• Nerve releases (cubital tunnel, radial tunnel, carpal tunnel, tarsal tunnel)

• Neck and back surgeries (fusions, laminectomy, decompression, discectomy)

• Nerve compression release

• Bone or joint fusion (arthrodesis)

• Tendon transfers

• Surgical fixation of fractures (ORIF)

• Shoulder post-surgical recovery for various conditions (rotator cuff tears, labral tears, SLAP tears or lesions, arthroscopy, and more)

Therapies to Promote Recovery: To help you regain movement, reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness, our therapists employ a range of effective therapies. Some of the techniques and modalities used during your prehab and post-rehabilitation sessions may include:

1. Manual therapy: Hands-on techniques to address muscle aches, joint pain, and limited range of motion.

2. Soft tissue and/or joint mobilization: Controlled stretching and movement of muscles and joints to improve mobility.

3. Muscle energy techniques: Utilizing muscle contractions and relaxation to enhance joint mobility and function.

4. Gait and balance training: Exercises focused on improving walking patterns and stability.

5. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): Electrical stimulation to alleviate muscle and nerve pain.

6. Therapeutic exercise and functional strength training: Customized exercises to increase strength, endurance, motion, balance, and coordination.

7. Ultrasound: Deep heating therapy to promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation.

8. Functional re-education: Restoring functional movement patterns and enhancing daily activities.

9. Rehabilitative exercises: Targeted exercises to rebuild strength, endurance, motion, balance, and coordination.

Prehab and post-rehabilitation play crucial roles in your surgical recovery journey. Our experienced physical therapists are here to support you every step of the way, helping you regain strength, function, and mobility after orthopedic procedures. Through a personalized treatment plan, incorporating a range of effective therapies, we strive to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness while improving your overall quality of life. Trust our dedicated team to guide you towards a successful recovery, enabling you to embrace an active and fulfilling lifestyle once again. Remember, you don’t have to face your recovery alone – we’re here to empower you!