Pre/Post-Surgical Physical Therapy
The basics
Physical therapy can help the body prepare for upcoming surgery by improving strength and range of motion to facilitate a better outcome! Your physical therapist can also discuss what to expect during and following surgery. Once you are ready to return, your physical therapist will use a variety of treatment approaches to implement healing and safely restore function.
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Why is Pre/Post-surgery Physical Therapy Important?
Pre-Surgical Physical Therapy
Reduce pain and inflammation
Improve range of motion
Increase muscular control of the injured area
Mentally prepare for surgery
Gain a better understanding of post-surgical guidelines
Improve general wellbeing
Post-Surgical Physical Therapy
Regain range of motion
Increase endurance
Reduce swelling and inflammation
Return to daily activities faster
Increase lost strength
Surgeries/ISSues that Physical Therapy can benefit:
Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
ACL or PCL Tear
Mensical Repair
Other Orthopedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Shoulder Surgery/Rotator Cuff Repairs
C-section
Scar Mobilization
Spinal Fusion
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