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Fitness Services: Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Rehab

Post Operative Exercise

Pre-Operative Conditioning Reduces Post-Operative Rehabilitation Time

Every client is different, and much of how we approach your pre-operative training depends on your condition when you come to us. The healthier you are going into surgery, the quicker and easier your recovery will be. Do not stress your body with an overzealous jump into a fitness routine. Follow some simple guidelines:

  • Begin pre-habilitation at least six weeks prior to your surgery. A pre-habilitation program increases functioning and decreases pain so you can undergo surgery in optimum shape.
  • Go home faster.
  • Increased strength and stamina will help your body immediately after surgery.
  • Many times, you will have requirements to meet before discharge.
  • Patients who pre-habilitated typically need less supervised physical therapy.
  • Pre-habilitation provides an opportunity to take an active role in your surgical care.
  • Approach your surgery date as an event.

Post Operative Rehabilitation

Knee Replacement Surgery Post Operative Knee Surgery Rehabilitation

You are now post-operative and it is time to activate your post-surgery healing plan. Are you ready?

Once you return home, exercise is still important to prevent complications and to build strength. This will help you to increase your activity level to what it was before surgery.

Physical therapy with its focus on stretching and strengthening, and its routine nature is excellent preparation for making a commitment to fitness.

Rehabilitation and physical therapy typically follow surgery. Skilled healthcare experts guide you along those initial post-operative days. We suggest:

  • Continue with your therapy program.
  • Slowly expand your workout to include other body parts.
  • A personal trainer can suggest techniques to take current movements to the next level.
  • Get back into action and work areas beyond the troubled spot.
  • During rehabilitation training, the area surrounding your incision or injury is the focus.

Any surgical procedure is serious. Statistics prove that 50 percent of your surgery outcome depends on your determination to improve. Decide that your surgical operation is the first step in a process that not only heals, but also inspires a healthier life for you.