SURGERY REHABILITATION
Surgery, in itself, can be a somewhat a traumatic experience. While it may be the best treatment option for some conditions, it may still evoke fear, anxiety, and concern for many. Also to be considered is the impact that recovery may have on function, work ability, home setup, childcare, relationships, social life, and more.
This is where the role of a knowledgeable physiotherapist that you trust may help you get to the important stuff as fast as possible while optimising your healing journey. Yes, we focus on decreasing pain, improving movement, and managing swelling, but, more importantly, we are here to provide step-by-step support to help you climb your stairs, get back on the sports field, get back to driving, play with your dogs… whatever your heart desires.
Procedures where we support surgery rehabilitation
- All Bone Fractures
- Spinal Surgery: laminectomy, discectomy. disc replacements, spinal fusion
- Hip: arthroscopy, hip replacement
- Knee: arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, knee replacement
- Ankle/Foot: arthroscopy, bunion surgery, ankle replacement
- Shoulder: arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement
- Elbow: tunnel release, elbow replacement
- Wrist: tunnel release
If you would like to learn more about orthopaedic surgery, here are 2 great online resources:
The on-line Patient Education Library of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides information on a variety of conditions and procedures.
The Orthogate Patient Resources section provides educational materials to help you understand orthopaedic problems and what options for treatment may be available from your orthopedic surgeon or musculoskeletal health provider.
What is Prehab?
“Prehab” is a term used to describe rehabilitation before a scheduled surgery. This ensures that you know what to expect from surgery. It aims to improve strength and mobility and have a quicker recovery after surgery. Particular procedures where “prehab” may prove most effective are ACL reconstructions and joint replacements.
