The Role of Physical Therapy in Pre- and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Sometimes, surgery is unavoidable. If you’re expecting to undergo an orthopedic surgery, such as a hip or knee replacement, it’s time to start thinking about pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation. At Russo Chiropractic and Rehab, Dr. Russo provides knee and hip surgery rehabilitation services to residents of Tallahassee, FL. Explore the benefits of hip and knee surgery rehabilitation, and prepare for a healthier recovery.
Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation
Physical therapy is essentially movement therapy—designed to reduce pain, manage other symptoms, and improve functioning. It’s common knowledge that physical rehabilitation after surgery is important, but pre-surgical rehabilitation is also helpful. With pre-surgical rehabilitation, you can gain a better understanding of your condition and you can begin enhancing and strengthening your muscle to combat the muscular atrophy that will occur post surgery.
Other benefits of pre-surgical rehabilitation include:
- Potential to reduce the length of your hospital stay
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Improve muscular control of the knee, hip, or other area to be operated upon
- Enhance your overall fitness and health
- Prepare for post-surgical rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Surgery brings many challenges. After undergoing a procedure, particularly a joint replacement, you’ll need to relearn how to walk and perform other movements. You’ll have limited mobility, and you’ll be affected by soreness and swelling.
Although it might not seem like this is the best time to have physical therapy, structured movement under guidance can actually support your recovery. Physical therapy sessions aren’t always easy; in fact, they’re designed to push you in order to improve your health. You’ll experience some discomfort, but it’s important to keep going.
At Russo Chiropractic and Rehab, our doctor customizes each rehabilitation session to meet your needs. Dr. Russo can use a variety of approaches and modalities for patients undergoing knee or hip surgery rehabilitation, including:
- Heat, ice, and inferential therapy
- Laser therapies
- Targeted scar remodeling treatment
- Soft tissue stretches
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Targeted strengthening
- Flexibility training
Schedule Physical Rehabilitation in Tallahassee
Dr. Russo of Russo Chiropractic and Rehab looks forward to helping you heal better and recover well from your surgery. Here, you can benefit from our fully equipped gym designed specifically for rehabilitation and physical therapy. Each of our patients receives a personalized treatment plan based on their unique needs. Schedule an appointment today at our chiropractic clinic in Tallahassee.
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