Many people choose to have surgery. For some, it’s an elective procedure to help improve your life. For others, it’s a life-saving procedure to help you overcome a life-threatening condition. Either way, after you wake up from your surgery, you have some challenges to face.
One of these challenges is how long it will take you to recover. For instance, it can take four to six months to fully recover after a total knee replacement. You may have to deal with decreased strength. Doing normal daily tasks like putting on your clothes can also be more difficult. That’s why if you have a surgery coming up, you should consider seeing a physical therapist in Ferndale, Washington, for post-surgery rehabilitation.
What can physical therapy do for post-surgery recovery?
After your surgery, your physical therapist can help you restore your ability to complete tasks that were once difficult. This may include assistance in:
- Regaining strength, balance and flexibility
- Getting dressed or bathing on your own
- Walking on your own
- Managing pain
- Breaking up scar tissue
- Improving your range of motion
What does post-surgery rehab with a physical therapist look like?
Each patient’s rehab looks different due to factors like the nature of the surgery, preexisting conditions, age, health, medical history and recovery goals. Your physical therapist will work with you to discuss your goals and develop a treatment that works at a good pace for you.
Many post-surgical rehabilitation treatments include the following:
- Manual therapy to mobilize joints and soft tissue affected by surgery
- Therapeutic exercises to stretch and strengthen muscles throughout the body
- Myofascial release that can help address trigger points that result from surgery or bed rest
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to help reduce the level of scar tissue that forms following surgery
- Virtual therapy appointments designed to allow you to work with your physical therapist without leaving your home
Whatcom Physical Therapy in Ferndale offers top-notch post-surgical rehab
Are you looking for help with recovery after an upcoming surgery? Our team at Whatcom Physical Therapy in Ferndale is primed to help you find the post-surgical care you need.
Additionally, physical therapy is beneficial before your surgery, too. Contact us today to learn more about your pre-surgical rehabilitation options or to set up a free screening.
If you would like to visit us at another location, we have another clinic conveniently located in Blaine.
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