See How Physical Therapy Helps You Recover From Surgery Faster
Our team of Physical Therapists helps thousands of patients recover from surgery each year.
We are convinced that working with a physical therapist can expedite your recovery and allow you to return to your active lifestyle whether you are having a knee replacement, back surgery, or another operation.
Can physical therapy help me recover from surgery faster?
Your optimal post-surgical strategy will depend on your individual needs, according to advice from a qualified physical therapist. You should book a physical therapy appointment as soon as you are aware of the date of your operation.
Before developing a special rehab program, a therapist would probably perform a thorough physical assessment.
Both before and after your operation, physical therapy can help you regain as much strength, endurance, flexibility, and a better range of motion as you can.
In fact, both pre-surgical and post-surgical rehabilitation have been scientifically demonstrated to have advantages, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Physical therapists can teach you exercises you can do at home or use a range of manual therapies on you.
In addition, a therapist might utilize electrical stimulation, heat, or ice. To ensure that you are ready for surgery and can recover quickly and completely, you should get started as soon as you can.
Are you wondering why physical therapy is so crucial during the recovery period from surgery? We hope to stimulate your curiosity for three reasons.
1. Make recuperation faster.
Our bodies are extremely strong and capable of self-healing. Physical therapists can provide non-invasive, drug-free services and practices that can work with the body to cure itself rather than just masking symptoms.
Your physical therapy team can assist you in staying on track during your recovery period so you can swiftly regain and enhance your strength, balance, range of motion, endurance, and overall function by decreasing discomfort and lowering the chance of problems.
2. Avert difficulties.
Any surgical procedure carries some degree of risk for problems, such as postoperative bleeding, infections, restricted range of motion, and hardware failure. Working with a physical therapist may assist in lowering your risk of complications, which lowers stress, saves money, and safeguards both your short-term and long-term health.
For instance, physical therapists are qualified to instruct you on how to walk and carry out daily activities safely. Your physical therapist can instruct you on how to adhere to these limits and advance or adjust them appropriately over time if your surgeon advises that you follow specific precautions or activity restrictions for a while after your procedure.
To further safeguard your recovering tissues and assist you in securely moving around, physical therapists can also recommend and fit adapted devices like walkers and braces.
As a supportive intermediary between you and your surgeon, your physical therapist can also inform him or her of your requirements and progress. This will enable speedier communication amongst all of your medical team’s key players in the event that any issues develop.
3. Control and lessen discomfort.
A physical therapist can give you exercises to do, perform manual interventions like massages on you, and use non-invasive techniques to treat your pain in a way that may even lessen your need for painkillers like opioids.
While various physical therapy procedures help decrease inflammation, edema, and stiffness, many of the techniques we use directly affect the central nervous system to help modify pain signals that are transmitted to your brain.
Of all, discomfort is common and expected after some procedures, such as hip and knee replacements, and by taking your painkillers as directed, you can take part in physical therapy to the fullest extent possible. Therefore, it’s crucial to discuss your alternatives for pain medications with your doctor and to never stop or start taking any medicine without doing so first.
Nevertheless, research demonstrates that physical therapy is a secure substitute for or helpful addition to efficient pain treatment in the post-surgical window. So make sure to ask your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist as well!
To find out more contact our Foothill Ranch Physical Therapy , Placentia Physical Therapy, or Lake Forest Physical Therapy locations.