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Pre-surgical rehab also referred to as “pre-hab”, is becoming an increasingly recommended practice by surgeons, as it can improve the outcomes for their patients. Studies have shown that beginning physical therapy a month or so before surgery can significantly speed up your recovery time. It is no secret that the preparation for surgery can leave you feeling anxious, but a pre-hab program may be able to put your mind at ease. A pre-surgical rehab plan will help you get physically and mentally prepared for your upcoming procedure.
Pre-hab helps improve strength and promote pain relief before surgery, as it prepares your body for the procedure. It can also help you prepare mentally, by encouraging an overall sense of well-being. Pre-hab helps to improve your range of motion and patterns of movement with exercises that you can perform before and after your surgery, in order to speed up your recovery time. In general, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and acupuncture will assist you in improving your physical health and promoting general wellness.
The goals of “pre-hab” are pain reduction, improves outcomes, reduces complications, increases stamina, shortens recovery and offers the possibility of avoiding surgery.
If you are planning on having surgery, contact Vineyard Complementary Medicine to speak with one of our qualified team members. We are dedicated to providing you with the best treatment options available. For the best results, it’s important to get started as soon as possible. Schedule your appointment today to prepare for an easier procedure and recovery period.
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Our highly skilled and experienced team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and acupuncturists can guide you through the entire pre-surgical and post-surgical process so that you can maximize your outcomes and make the most out of any type of invasive procedure. Both pre and post-surgical rehab are essential elements for successful patient outcomes. Post-surgical rehab with a physical therapist. occupational therapist, or acupuncturist is especially important in order to make sure things go smoothly after your operation is done. This is because any type of surgery is a form of trauma and can affect the body differently. Even minor and uncomplicated surgical procedures can have a major impact on your health.
Individualized post-surgical rehab with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or acupuncturist not only minimizes your pain and accelerates your rate of healing (and return to sport or work). It also reduces the chances of post-operative complications including infections, bleeding, blood clots, muscle weakness, scar tissue, decreased function, and other factors that can negatively impact your long-term health.
Another critical reason for electing post-surgical physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, and complementary medicine is that we can help you reduce or completely avoid prescription painkillers, including opioids. For this reason, the CDC advises people to choose physical therapy, occupational therapy, or acupuncture over prescription painkillers whenever possible. Plus, you’ll likely have to learn how to do certain things some things all over again (even things as simple as walking and dressing), either to accommodate healing tissues and/or to avoid recurring dysfunction. Our team will teach you how to perform tasks safely while following critical post-operative guidelines (e.g. hip precautions, sternal precautions, spine precautions, non-weight bearing, etc.) which are often outlined by your surgeon.
Contact Vineyard Complementary Medicine to schedule a post-surgical consultation and set yourself up for post-operative success!
