How Physiotherapy Helps Pre-Surgery

Pre-Surgery (Prehabilitation):

• Physiotherapy helps improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness, preparing the body for the stress of surgery.

• It educates patients on post-operative exercises and mobility strategies, promoting a smoother recovery.

• It can reduce post-operative complications and shorten hospital stays.

Physiotherapy Treatments for Pre-Surgery:

• Targeted strengthening exercises to improve muscle function.

• Flexibility and stretching exercises to maintain joint mobility.

• Cardiovascular conditioning to enhance endurance.

• Education on post-operative exercises and mobility.

Physiotherapy Treatments for Post-Surgery

Post-Surgery (Rehabilitation):

• Physiotherapy helps reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness following surgery.

• It restores range of motion, strength, and function, enabling patients to return to their daily activities.

• It prevents complications such as blood clots, muscle atrophy, and joint contractures.

Physiotherapy Treatments for Post-Surgery:

• Pain management techniques, including manual therapy and modalities like ultrasound or TENS.

• Range of motion exercises to restore joint mobility.

• Strengthening exercises to rebuild muscle strength.

• Gait training to improve walking and balance.

• Functional exercises to improve daily living skills.

• Scar tissue management.

• Oedema management.

• Education on home exercises and activity modifications.

By providing tailored pre- and post-surgery physiotherapy, healthcare professionals help patients achieve optimal outcomes, minimise complications, and return to their normal lives as quickly and safely as possible.

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