Pre-Operative Physical Therapy: Prehab
Be proactive and prepare your body and mind for your upcoming orthopedic surgery. Prehab is associated with:
Reduced post-operative pain
Improved recovery times, with faster return of mobility and strength
Improved quality of life and smoother return to the activities you enjoy
Reduced consumption of opioid medications post surgery
Follow an individualized treatment plan that provides you with a combination of education regarding your upcoming surgery and detailed strength and mobility training.
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Understand what your surgery entails and what the immediate recovery period will look like
Understand post-surgical precautions and movement restrictions
Learn how to move safely following surgery
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Immediately following your surgery you will likely be immobilized in a brace/sling for a period of time. An unfortunate by-product of this immobility is muscle atrophy and joint stiffness.
Improving your mobility and strength prior to your orthopedic surgery has been shown to improve surgical outcomes by reducing the extent of muscle atrophy and joint stiffness
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Studies have shown that individuals who received education regarding their upcoming surgery and rehab experience less overall pain and consume less opioid medication