Post-Surgical Rehabilitation at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford
Surgery is no fun, and the recovery afterwards can be even worse, but physiotherapy can help you have a faster and fuller recovery. Your physiotherapist at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford works with your physician and surgeon for a team approach to your recovery.
The first step is a thorough assessment. Then, your physiotherapist custom designs a physiotherapy program to increase your strength, activity level, and range of motion. The aim is to get you back to your active lifestyle as soon as possible.
Physiotherapy at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford offers rehabilitation for post-surgical patients from surgeries like:
- Total hip replacement
- Shoulder Rotator cuff repair
- Ankle reconstruction
- Total knee replacement
- Elbow reconstruction
- Spine surgery
- Shoulder replacement
How Can Physiotherapy Help After Joint Surgery? Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in Abbotsford
After your joint surgery, you’ll find the physiotherapists at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford offer a supportive, healing environment. We focus on helping you regain your highest possible functional level. Our patients find physiotherapy helps in many areas, such as:
Pain Management – Your physiotherapist will implement your custom treatment plan with soft tissue techniques, gentle joint mobilizations, and other therapy aids to help you manage your pain.
Avoids Muscle Wastage – Specific exercises ensure muscle wastage is kept to a minimum. You will start early and work through a progressive series of tailored exercises to keep pace with your improvement. Less muscle wastage means reduced recovery times.
Reduces Formation of Scar Tissue – Scar tissue can reduce your range of motion and cause pain. Physiotherapy techniques can reduce scar tissue formation and help desensitize affected nerves.
Improves Functional Ability – A physiotherapy rehabilitation program helps restore and improve your functional ability. Usually, a custom physiotherapy program includes several modalities that combine to improve your function gradually.
Increases Joint Stability – Physiotherapy can help regain joint stability with neuromuscular training and specific exercises.
Education – Education is a big part of physiotherapy. Your physiotherapist will provide you with post-surgery information on how to manage your recovery. They will help you with issues like:
- Understanding your surgery. What is the normal healing process? What are typical recovery times?
- Modifications to activities of daily living
- Possible complications after surgery
- Effective pain and recovery management strategies
- How to use mobility aids like crutches, canes, or walkers
- How to avoid aggravating the joint
Contact Us at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage as early as possible. Talk to us before or after your surgery about Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in Abbotsford.
