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Pre & Post Surgery
Pre-surgery, a category of preventive care to get the body ready for a challenging situation. Post-surgery to help you regain your bodily functions in a safe and beneficial way.
Pre and post-surgical rehab are often recommended for those having orthopedic surgery as it can have a huge positive impact on your ability to recuperate more quickly and completely. These surgeries could include foot, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, hand, shoulder, neck, and spine surgeries. A physiotherapist will put together both a pre and post-surgical rehabilitation plan for an individual preparing for surgery.
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Pre-Surgery Rehabilitation
Also known as "pre-hab", it is an individualized exercise-based intervention prescribed to patient to get their body as ready as possible before a challenging situation.
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Benefits of going to rehab before your surgery:
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it trains the muscles in advance for the exercises you would need to do post-surgery.
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relieve pain, reduce inflammation, increase stamina, enhance overall fitness, restore range of motion and regain strength and flexibility in the joints and muscles near the injured area.
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faster recovery with better outcomes.
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prepares you physically and mentally for your entire rehabilitation journey
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
After your surgery, it is important to help you get moving again. Our physiotherapist will teach you a pain management strategies and create an exercise plan for a faster recovery.
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Benefits of Post-Surgery Rehab:
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reduce the side effects of surgery, such as pain and inflammation and helps to improve blood circulation.
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gain understanding of post-op dos and don'ts to prevent complications
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reduce pain and swelling by using techniques such as ultrasound and icing
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improve on physical function through restoring mobility, strength and stamina
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What to expect during consultation
Assess
We will conduct a thorough assessment through a series of clinical questions and physical tests to analyze what is the main cause of the problem. This helps us diagnose the root cause of your symptoms, and guides our treatment plan to help you move better.
Treat
We provide individualized treatment based on the latest evidence-based approach, using manual therapy techniques such as deep tissue massage, joint mobilization to restore functional range of motion and reduce pain.
Educate
Based on our assessment findings, we will design and prescribe an individualized exercise program targeted towards solving your problem. Our therapists will educate and guide you on your journey to recovery and self management.