Do You Have An Operation or Surgery Soon? Schedule Ahead With A Physical Therapist
Do you have an operation scheduled soon? It’s reasonable to be apprehensive about how the operation is progressing or how long recuperation will take. The notion of surgery may be both terrifying and scary.
As part of their treatment plan, many people engage in post-operative physical therapy exercises, which are clearly beneficial to the healing process. Completing the pre-surgical recovery plan, on the other hand, provides various advantages!
The good news is that at Steve Kravitz Physical Therapy, we can help you put your mind at ease. Call us today at (615) 840-3281 to learn more about how you can benefit from pre-surgical physical therapy!
How can pre-hab help me get better faster?
Intense operations can have a debilitating effect on the body, so it is typically performed only when no other options are available.
Participating in pre-surgical exercise treatment, according to the National Institutes of Health, will enhance your postoperative results and minimize your recovery time.
Pre-operative exercises are intended to enhance range of motion and movement patterns both before and after surgery. Pre-hab helps the body prepare for surgery by raising intensity and facilitating pain management.
You may also feel better mentally and emotionally by building an overall feeling of wellness, which ensures that you are doing everything necessary to achieve the greatest outcomes!
You will be able to restore normal function much more rapidly if you are as strong, flexible, and healthy as possible following surgery. You may find out which treatment plan is ideal for you by meeting with one of our (local) physical therapists.
6 reasons to have physical therapy before surgery
Starting a pre-hab program means that you will be able to establish a positive training routine that you will already be used to before your surgery and that you can also partake in during recovery for a better outcome. Here are six great reasons to undergo physical therapy before having surgery.
1. Pre-hab decreases recovery time.
Having strong and toned muscles before surgery helps you get back to your routine much quicker. Your recovery should go much smoother than it would without physical therapy treatment if you choose to complete a pre-hab program before your surgery.
2. Physical therapy can decrease your risk of developing complications
Physical therapy techniques (especially those that incorporate exercise routines) can help you increase your strength and endurance. As a result, general immunity will improve, making infection following surgery far less likely.
3. Pre-hab can help relieve your pain early on.
No matter what your surgery is for, our physical therapist may be able to assist lessen your current suffering as well as the likelihood of you being in severe pain afterward through pre-hab. To assist alleviate or eliminate your pain, a range of approaches such as exercise, massage, or cold and heat treatments may be used.
4. PT can improve your stamina
Whatever operation a person requires, they virtually always feel a loss of strength and control over their bodies and energy levels following the procedure. Pre-hab, on the other hand, can assist in reducing the amount of power and control before surgery by strengthening a person’s flexibility. Physical activity before surgery will boost general stamina and make the procedure considerably simpler.
5. Rehabilitation before surgery improves the overall outcome of the operation
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) states that pre-hab can improve the overall outcomes of surgery, and can even help in saving money if everything goes smoothly. The stronger you are before the surgery, the more likely the surgery will be successful.
6. There is a chance you may be able to avoid surgery completely!
You read that correctly! There is potential that your pre-hab therapies may be so effective in relieving your pain and general condition that you will be able to skip surgery entirely.
Some patients discovered that their pre-surgical therapy treatments worked marvelously and were effective enough to cancel their operation. If your health improves significantly after beginning physical therapy, you should contact your doctor about future treatment choices and the potential of avoiding surgery!
Let Steve Kravitz Physical Therapy help you!
It’s no secret that prepping for an operation may be stressful, but a pre-hab program may be able to help. Pre-surgery recuperation has helped many surgical patients, and it may be a good fit for you as well!
We are committed to providing you with the best care services available at our Nashville, TN physical therapy clinic.
Schedule an appointment with Steve Kravitz Physical Therapy today to prepare for an easier procedure and recovery period.