Recovering from a major surgery can be physically and emotionally difficult, and sometimes, post-op physical therapy is required to assist in the healing process. The benefits of physical therapy after surgery are increasingly backed up by scientific studies. Getting patients moving is key to a healthy recovery. Physical therapy helps patients regain mobility and recover faster, and it ensures that any replacements or repairs made during surgery heal properly.
At Precision Physical Therapy, we offer comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation programs designed to promote healing, reduce pain and swelling, restore joint mobility, flexibility and strength. Following surgery, our therapists will perform a thorough evaluation, and work with you to set functional goals as well as restore normal movement, flexibility, and function. We utilize various evidence-based techniques including hands-on care tailored specifically to the patient’s needs. Post-operative treatments include:
- Manual therapy techniques
- Exercises for strength, flexibility and increased range of motion
- Posture, balance, and coordination training
- Gait analysis and training
- Modalities such as dry needling, scraping, cupping, electrical stimulation and/or blood flow restriction therapy
- Home exercise instruction