Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
As physiotherapists, a big part of our job is to ensure that patients who need surgery feel prepared and have their questions answered. It's normal to feel apprehensive, uncertain, or even scared about an upcoming surgery.
Need Surgery and Not Sure What to Expect?
Preparing for Your Surgery
“Prehab” is a form of therapy we offer that focuses on physically preparing the body for surgery. The goals for prehab may include:
- Increasing range of motion
- Improving flexibility of muscle
- Increasing strength and endurance of the muscles
Muscle Atrophy and Swelling
Muscle atrophy refers to the loss of muscle mass. It can happen as a result of inactivity and swelling, which are expected after surgery. The degree experienced will depend on factors such as:
- Type of surgery
- Your pre-surgical level of fitness
- Comorbidities
- Presence of other health-related issues
- Your unique body
Having a Pain Management System in Place
There is almost always some level of discomfort after surgery. The good news is that physiotherapy can use a variety of modalities to aid in pain relief and management. As time passes and the tissues heal, your level of pain should decrease.
Be Patient, Stay Motivated, and Set Realistic Goals
Recovery from surgery doesn't happen overnight. Setting realistic goals and timelines with your physiotherapist will keep your rehabilitation progress on track.
To see if LIFT can help with your specific condition, call us at 416-991-9076 or email us at adam@liftedlifestylephysio.com.
Post-Surgical Complications We Treat
- Ankle fractures with pin, plate, or screw fixations
- ACL reconstruction surgery
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacements via the Oxford approach
- Hip replacements
- Arthroscopic surgeries (often knee scopes)
- Shoulder repairs (rotator cuff, SLAP, and Bankart)
- Osteochondral allografts
Book an appointment to get started with your recovery.