Post-Operative Care
Degenerative joint disease like Arthritis is becoming one of the major causes for pain and immobility our aging population. Physiotherapy should start immediately after your orthopaedic surgery. You will likely need crutches or a wheel chair for the first couple of weeks. Our post-surgical team works in consultation with your orthopaedic surgeon to ensure a safe and speedy recovery.
Physiotherapy is an essential part of post surgical care for orthopeopdic procedures. The following surgeries are a small sample of the post surgical conditions Physiotherapists treat.
- Joint replacements such as Hip, Knee & Shoulder
- Arthroscopic Repairs like for Meniscus or Ligament injuries
- Tendon or Muscle Repairs such as the Rotator Cuff
An early start to rehabilitation is critical to a speedy recovery. Research has proven that people who seek physiotherapy early after an injury have shorter recovery periods than those who wait.
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Your exercise program may include cardiovascular exercise using a treadmill or exercise bike, range of motion exercises using active and passive movement techniques, muscular strength and endurance using free weights or the vertical pulley, core strengthening using the exercise ball and stability using balance equipment. Some of our facilities have access to a swimming pool for aquatic therapy. Ask your physiotherapist whether aquatic therapy is suitable for you.
