what will rehabilitation post surgery involve?
Prehabilitation, or “prehab,” is a proactive approach to preparing your body for surgery by enhancing strength, flexibility, and overall conditioning before the procedure. The goal of prehabilitation is to optimise your physical health, helping you recover faster and reduce complications post-surgery. By working on mobility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness before surgery, patients often experience shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and a quicker return to normal activities.
At Formation Physiotherapy, we offer tailored prehabilitation programs designed to prepare your body for the demands of surgery. Whether you are facing joint replacement, spinal surgery, or any other major procedure, our physiotherapists will develop a custom plan to address your specific needs.
What is Post-Surgery Rehabilitation?
Post-surgery rehabilitation is essential for restoring movement, strength, and function after an operation. Following surgery, the body requires time and expert guidance to heal properly and regain mobility. At Formation Physiotherapy, we focus on both the immediate recovery and long-term rehabilitation goals to ensure a full and successful recovery.
Our post-operative rehab programs are personalised to suit your individual needs, promoting recovery at every stage of the healing process. Whether you’re recovering from an orthopaedic surgery like a hip or knee replacement, or you need help with general post-operative care, our experienced team is here to guide you through your recovery journey.
Benefits of Prehabilitation and Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Both prehabilitation and post-surgery rehabilitation are crucial in ensuring the best outcomes for your procedure. The benefits include:
- Improved Strength and Flexibility: Prehabilitation helps strengthen muscles and improve joint mobility before surgery, which can lead to faster recovery post-surgery.
- Faster Recovery: A well-prepared body tends to heal faster. Post-operative rehabilitation helps you regain mobility and strength more quickly, getting you back to your regular activities sooner.
- Pain Reduction: Through targeted exercises and techniques, physiotherapy can help manage and reduce pain both before and after surgery.
- Prevention of Complications: By strengthening your body pre-surgery and following a guided rehabilitation program, you can reduce the risk of complications such as infections, muscle atrophy, or stiffness.
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Patients who participate in prehab and rehab tend to return to their normal lifestyle more quickly, with improved function and reduced pain.
Conditions Treated with Prehabilitation and Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
At Formation Physiotherapy, we offer prehabilitation and rehabilitation programs for a variety of surgeries, including but not limited to:
- Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, Shoulder): Ensuring your joints are strong before surgery and supporting recovery after.
- Spinal Surgery: Helping with recovery from spinal fusions, laminectomy, and other back procedures.
- Orthopaedic Surgeries: Such as ACL repair, rotator cuff surgery, and fracture repairs.
- General Surgical Procedures: Including abdominal, chest, and other surgeries where physiotherapy can support quicker recovery.
Why Choose Formation Physiotherapy for Your Prehabilitation and Post-Surgery Rehabilitation?
- Expert Physiotherapists: Our experienced physiotherapists specialise in creating bespoke prehab and rehab programs tailored to your surgery and recovery goals.
- Comprehensive Care: From preparing your body before surgery to guiding you through the recovery process, we provide full support at every stage.
- Personalised Programs: Each program is designed specifically for your body, your surgery, and your recovery goals, ensuring optimal results.
- Holistic Approach: We look at the full picture, working on not just the surgery site but your overall well-being, strength, and mobility.
What to Expect During Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Before undergoing orthopedic surgery, it is highly recommended to have a physiotherapist assessment. This assessment helps establish a baseline understanding of a person’s functional capabilities and can be utilized for pre-surgical conditioning and functional maintenance.Post-surgical rehabilitation is also crucial, as it aids individuals in regaining their function and overall ability after surgery. Our physiotherapists have extensive experience working in both acute and subacute hospitals, equipping them with a thorough understanding of the protocols necessary for various surgical circumstances. This expertise ensures that you receive comprehensive care tailored to your recovery needs.
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At Formation Physiotherapy and Pilates, we provide tailored physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve mobility, and relieve pain, alongside Pilates sessions focused on enhancing strength and posture. Our patient-centered approach blends clinical expertise with a welcoming environment to help you achieve lasting physical well-being.