Schedule Your Post-Surgery Physical Therapy Appointment Now So You’re Ready To Recover With Confidence
Post-surgery recovery is a critical phase that determines how quickly you regain strength and function. Engaging in post-surgery physical therapy early can make a significant difference in how well your body heals. In this post, we’ll explore how physical therapy aids recovery, reduces pain, and prevents complications, helping you get back to your daily activities sooner.
Keep reading to learn more!
Understanding Post-surgery Physical Therapy
Post-surgery physical therapy plays a vital role in guiding your body through the healing process. After surgery, tissues and muscles need to regain their mobility and strength. Early mobilization, through post-surgery physical therapy, helps stimulate blood flow, improving tissue healing. It also reduces stiffness and prevents the loss of muscle mass (atrophy), which can occur if movement is delayed.
Pain Management
After surgery, pain can limit your ability to move, so our physical therapists use specific techniques, such as controlled exercises and manual therapy, to help reduce pain and avoid scar tissue build-up. Compression and elevation techniques may also be used to control swelling and inflammation to further reduce pain.
Restoring Mobility
A key goal of post-surgery therapy is to restore mobility. Physical therapy targets stiffness through specialized exercises that focus on gradually increasing range of motion by enabling smoother movement of the joints and muscles.
Building Strength
Although post-surgery therapy primarily focuses on restoring mobility in the initial stages, building strength becomes important as you move forward in recovery. Strength training exercises target weakened muscles, helping them regain their full function and support the body as you return to daily activities and prevent future injuries by stabilizing joints and improving overall balance.
Strength building doesn’t happen overnight; it requires a gradual increase in resistance and intensity to ensure safe progress. We guide patients through this process, focusing on the muscles around the surgical site, as well as surrounding areas that may have weakened during recovery. Building strength restores function
Preventing Post-Surgical Complications
Engaging in post-surgery therapy can also lower the risk of complications. Prolonged inactivity after surgery may lead to muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, and poor proprioception (awareness of your body’s position). Physical therapy helps you avoid these risks by promoting controlled, progressive movements that reduce the chances of reinjury and help you regain independence faster. Our tailored physical therapy programs help prevent complications and allow for a safe return to daily activities for long-term success.
Post-surgery Physical Therapy At Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
During your first post-surgery physical therapy appointment, your therapist will assess your current mobility, pain levels, and overall condition. They will review your surgical history and develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs, guidance on managing pain and swelling at home, and a plan for follow-up appointments to ensure steady progress in your recovery.
Delaying or skipping post-surgery therapy can lead to longer recovery times and potential setbacks. Early mobilization and a structured rehabilitation plan ensure that healing stays on track and that pain is managed effectively. Contact us today to schedule your appointment so you’re ready to ace your recovery right away!
