In order to improve your health and quality of life, surgery is frequently required. But after surgery, the path to complete recovery does not stop. Actually, that is when physical therapy’s crucial post-surgery role starts. Our specialty at Home Rehab Consultants is offering individualized physical therapy that can hasten your recuperation, restore function, lessen pain, and enable you to safely and successfully resume your daily activities. We are aware that in order to achieve the best results, successful rehabilitation is equally as important as the actual surgery.
Why After Surgery, Physical Therapy Is Non-Negotiable
The effectiveness of a well-organized physical therapy program is often underestimated by patients. Here’s why it is so important:
- Pain management: To control post-operative pain without overusing medicine, physical therapists employ a range of methods, including manual therapy and modalities like heat or ice.
- Restoring Range of Motion: Stiffness and restricted mobility are typical following surgery. The goal of physical therapy exercises is to gradually and gently regain your joint’s full range of motion while avoiding the development of scar tissue and chronic stiffness.
- Regaining Strength: Surgery or lack of use can cause muscles to deteriorate. Rebuilding muscle mass and enhancing endurance are essential for supporting the injured area and can be achieved with a customized strength training program.
- Enhancing Balance and Coordination: Balance and coordination can be affected, especially following lower limb or neurological surgeries. PT takes care of these problems to lower the chance of falls.
- Functional Retraining: The goal of physical therapy is to help you carry out daily tasks more confidently and easily, such as walking, dressing, reaching, and lifting. This practical method guarantees that your recuperation will result in your achieving independence in the real world.
- Preventing Complications: Common post-operative complications such as pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can be avoided with early mobilization and focused exercises.
Did you know
That as opposed to postponing rehabilitation, starting physical therapy as soon as possible after surgery can greatly shorten recovery times and enhance long-term functional outcomes? The key is early intervention!
The Benefit of Hiring Home Rehab Consultants
Our ability to offer top-notch physical therapy in the convenience and comfort of your own home is one of the special advantages of working with Home Rehab Consultants. This eliminates the practical difficulties of traveling, particularly during the recuperation period following surgery when mobility may be restricted. To guarantee a smooth and efficient recovery process, we work closely with your surgeon and medical staff. Our goal is to deliver skilled, considerate care that genuinely changes lives.
Please visit our Services Page to learn more about our extensive physical therapy offerings and how we can aid in your recuperation following surgery.
Commonly Asked Questions
How soon should I begin physical therapy following surgery?
A: Your surgeon’s advice and the kind of surgery you have had will determine this. Physical therapy frequently starts a few days or a week after the procedure, and frequently even before you are discharged from the hospital. Always abide by the precise instructions given by your surgeon.
Is physical therapy going to hurt?
A: Your physical therapist will always work within your pain tolerance, but some discomfort is to be expected as you work to regain strength and range of motion. The objective is to ensure a safe and efficient progression by progressively challenging your body without causing excessive pain.
To arrange your in-home physical therapy consultation, give Home Rehab Consultants a call at (201) 661-0811.