Post-surgical rehabilitation involves a personalized exercise programme prescribed after a surgery, to assist the recovery and restoration of functional activities. Physiotherapy plays an extremely important role in helping patients get the most benefit out of their surgery.
Physiotherapy after surgery usually begins in the hospital. It is, however, important to continue with treatment outpatient to achieve the best outcomes.
In adolescents and children, some common surgeries where physiotherapy is required are:
Post ligament reconstructions or meniscal repairs
Post medial patellofemoral ligament repair for patella dislocations
Post Bankart repairs after shoulder dislocations / injury
Post-surgical repair of fractures
Post spinal fusion for scoliosis
After bony corrections of severe leg length discrepancies
After your operation, physiotherapy can help with:
Managing your pain
Returning to your daily activities and eventually safe return to activities or sports
Strengthening muscles
Managing swelling
Regaining your range of movement
Improve your confidence and movement quality
All these goals will be achieved with specific exercise prescriptions. In some cases, soft tissue massage, mobilizations and taping will also be utilized to achieve the desired goals.
Here at WACC, our physiotherapists can provide this treatment for you.
