Post-surgery Rehabilitation

What Is Post-Surgery Rehabilitation?

If you’ve ever had surgery, you know that the recovery process can be quite challenging. The good news? Physical therapists know exactly the stress that surgery can place on your body as well as the specific rehabilitation protocols that are necessary to help you recover. Post-surgical rehabilitation can help give you to tools to return better than ever to the activities you enjoy the most.

Physical therapy after surgery can reduce stress, save money, and protect your short-term and long-term health. The physical therapists at MVPT Physical Therapy are specialists trained to educate you on how to manage your pain and post-surgical restrictions so you recover safely. 

If your surgeon instructs you to follow particular precautions or provides you with activity limits for a period of time after your surgery, a physical therapist can teach you how to adhere to these restrictions and progress or adjust them as needed.

Our physical therapists provide post-surgical rehabilitation for many types of orthopedic surgeries, including those involving joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as low back and neck surgeries. Trust the team at MVPT Physical Therapy to help guide you on your path to recovery following your surgery. Request an appointment today to learn more!

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Benefits of Post-surgery Rehabilitation

Recovery from surgery can be difficult for sleeping, bathing, dressing, and many other normal daily activities we take for granted. Our physical therapists work with you to teach you how to adapt to these activities of daily living while recovering from your surgery.

Post-surgical physical therapy focuses on providing you with inflammation and pain control to reduce your pain as quickly as possible while you are recovering. The surgical process can often leave muscles cramped and irritated and place new demands on other body parts as well. Your physical therapist can help ease your pain and give you the tools necessary to improve comfort at home as well. 

Every person’s surgery is unique, and protocols for rehabilitation can vary based on your surgical findings. Trust the team at MVPT Physical Therapy to work with your surgeon to deliver the exact care you need to aid in your recovery.  Call us today to find out more about how we can help you recover after surgery!

Types of Surgery

Head and Neck Surgery

There are many different types of surgeries that are necessary for stabilizing the neck or cervical spine. Common surgeries include cervical fusion and discectomy. In a cervical fusion, one or more bones (vertebrae) are fused in the neck to stabilize the area. This may be due to fractures or for other reasons such as the removal of a disc between the vertebrae discectomy.

Hip Surgery

Common types of surgery for the hip are joint replacement surgeries and fracture repairs using pinning or repair from trauma. After surgery, due to limited movement, range of motion is lost as well as strength, rather quickly. Since walking is a very complex action of different muscles moving in a coordinated action, it can be difficult to walk after hip surgery. Your physical therapist will work closely with you to ensure you understand how to safely utilize any mobility devices such as a walker or crutches during your initial recovery phase.

Foot and Ankle Surgeries

There are many different surgeries for the foot and ankle that may include fracture repairs. In addition, common surgeries such as bunionectomies, hammer toe, and even ankle fusions will require physical therapy.

After surgery, due to limited post-operative movement and inflammation from the surgery, your range of motion and strength will be diminished. The loss of strength and range of motion in the foot or ankle can cause many problems in daily life including difficulty standing for short periods of time and an inability to easily use a set of stairs. You can trust your physical therapist to give you the tools needed to recover as quickly and safely as possible.

Knee Surgery 

One of the most common orthopedic surgeries is total joint replacement of the knee. Other types of knee surgeries include meniscus repairs or ligament repairs, such as ACL repairs. 

After surgery, your mobility and range of motion will be limited. Rest assured that your physical therapist knows exactly what to expect following surgery, and they will work closely with you and your surgeon to help guide you in the recovery process. 

Back/Spine Surgery

There are many surgical procedures for the low back including discectomies, laminectomies, and even spinal fusion. The goal of most of these surgeries is to remove any broken bone, tissues, or discs that may be pressing on nerves from the spine. In addition, bringing stability to the spinal area is critical. It is important that you discuss with your physician conservative treatments first, such as physical therapy before surgery is absolutely necessary. If surgery is necessary, it is vital to work with a physical therapist that understands your unique needs to ensure you return to your most loved activities safely.

Plan Ahead and Schedule Post-Surgical Physical Therapy! 

Do you have surgery on your calendar? Physical therapy is an important part of recovery following orthopedic surgery. Working with the team at MVPT Physical Therapy can help you make the most of your recovery while also educating you on how to maintain your wellness after your post-surgical rehabilitation is complete. Call us today to learn more about post-surgery rehab!