Post-Operative Therapy
Physical therapy is a vital service after orthopedic surgery. Post-operative care allows for your long-term surgical outcome to be maximized and achieved in a safe manner. A surgeon will determine when it is appropriate to begin physical therapy after surgery and will provide a post-operative protocol.
What is Post-Operative therapy?
Post-Operative therapy begins when the surgeon refers or clears you to begin physical therapy. Physical therapy will begin progressing range of motion and strength at an appropriate and safe pace to ensure optimal outcome of the surgery.
What are the type of treatments in post-operative therapy?
Physical therapy will implement all aspects of care for post-operative therapy. This includes manual therapy and massage to reduce inflammation and pain. Manual therapy can also work on increasing range of motion and joint mobility. Therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular education focuses on improving muscle activation, strength, and the coordination of muscle movement after surgery.