Total hip replacement. Rotator cuff repair. Arthroscopic knee surgery. There are many modern-day surgeries that help save and improve people’s lives in Blaine, Washington.
Whether you choose to have surgery for elective or necessary purposes, you will face challenges afterward. Surgery is hard on your body; it can be challenging to complete even the simplest of tasks after your surgery. Also, you might be dealing with these challenges for a while. For instance, it can take up to 12 weeks to fully recover from a total hip replacement. That’s why you should seek assistance from a physical therapist for post-surgery rehabilitation.
What should you expect from physical therapy for post-surgery rehabilitation?
Depending on your surgery, it may be difficult to perform simple tasks such as walking or bathing. Your physical therapist can help you be able to complete these tasks on your own again at a pace that fits with your recovery goals.
Physical therapy can assist with the following:
- Regaining your strength
- Improving your balance and flexibility
- Aiding in managing your pain
- Breaking up scar tissue
- Walking on your own
- Bathing on your own
- Improving your range of motion
What’s involved in post-surgical rehab from a physical therapist?
Your physical therapist will work with you to develop an individualized treatment based on factors like your surgery type, age, health, medical history and individual goals.
Post-surgery rehabilitation will typically include the following:
- Therapeutic exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles around the surgery site
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) that can help prevent the buildup of scar tissue
- Manual therapy to improve the mobility and flexibility of repaired joints
- Virtual therapy sessions that can allow you to work with your physical therapist while you’re recovering at home
Schedule an appointment with Whatcom Physical Therapy in Blaine
Would you like assistance from a physical therapist in recovering after your surgery? If you live in northwest Washington, our Whatcom Physical Therapy team in Blaine can help you develop a personalized post-surgical treatment plan.
Additionally, physical therapy is beneficial before your surgery too. Contact us today to discover your pre-surgical rehabilitative options.
If you would like to visit us at another location, we have another clinic in northwest Washington in Ferndale.
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