Post Operative Rehabilitation
Should be a structured recovery process designed to help individuals regain strength, mobility, and function after surgery. It involves a combination of therapies/modalities, exercises, and treatments & recovery strategies tailored to the type of surgery and the patient’s unique needs. The goal is to promote healing, reduce pain, prevent complications, and restore the patient to their optimal level of function. To book an appointment, call The Rehab Docs, or schedule online today.
Post Operative Rehabilitation - Q&A
What is postoperative rehabilitation?
Postoperative rehabilitation is a program you undergo after surgery that helps optimize your healing and ensures that you return to the best possible state of function that you can reach after your operation.
If an injury is severe enough to need surgery, the surgery alone is not the end of your treatment. You’ll need a tailored, results-based care plan that helps you work toward short-term goals for long-term benefits. Physical therapy, chiropractic care, and a range of therapeutic treatments can help your body heal while maintaining a reasonable range of motion.
The Rehab Docs specialize in postoperative rehabilitation for musculoskeletal athletic injuries, which can impact the function of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. After surgery, it takes some time for your body to heal. By engaging in postoperative rehabilitation services during this time, you can build back the strength and mobility of the injured body part.
What Are Common Surgeries that require Post-Operative Rehabilitation?
The Rehab Docs are well versed and experienced in treating a plethora of post-operative cases. The common surgical cases we see on a regular basis are:
- Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Subacromial Decompression, Total Shoulder Replacement (Reverse)
- Elbow
- Biceps Tendon Repair, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair, Ulnar Nerve transposition, Fracture Stabilization
- Wrist/Hand
- Carpal Tunnel Release, Trigger Finger Release, Flexor Tendon Repair, Fracture Stabilization,
- Spine
- Discectomy & Fusion (cervical/lumbar), Laminectomy, Disc Replacement, Scolosis Correction, Foraminotomy
- Hip
- Total and Partial Joint Replacement, Hip Resurfacing, Gluteus Medius Tendon Repair, Proximal Hamstring Tendon Repair, Hip Osteotomy, Hip Labral Repair/Debridement,
- Knee
- Total and Partial Joint Replacement, Menisectomy, Mensical Repair, Patellar Tendon Repair, Patellar Stabilization, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair, Medial Collateral Ligament repair, Posterior Cruciate Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament repair, Arthoscopic Debridement
- Ankle/Foot
- Ligament Stabilization, Achillies Tendon Repair, Arthrodesis (fusion), Ankle Joint Replacement, Bunionectomy, Plantar fascia Release, Midfoot Reconstruction
Don't sweat your post-operative rehabilitation and recovery, The Rehab Docs have your back. Surgery is just a minor setback for a major comeback!
What does postoperative rehabilitation involve?
The Rehab Docs offer a considerable array of postoperative rehabilitation treatments and services to improve the healing processes and allow you to get back to your sport as soon as possible. Your care plan depends on your specific injury, its severity, and your goals in healing.
The rehabilitative options that may be included in your care plan include:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Physical therapy
- Cupping
- Stretching
- Dry needling
- Massage therapy
- Active Release Technique® (ART)
The main objective of postoperative rehabilitation is to get you back to your favorite sports and activities without compromising your health or healing. Going through rehabilitation before returning to sport reduces your risk of injury and improves your chances of returning to your full potential.
For more information on postoperative rehabilitation and its benefits, call The Rehab Docs, or book an appointment online today.