Pre-surgical Rehab Full Potential PT Holland, MI

Pre-Surgical Rehab

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Have a Smooth Surgery with Pre-Surgical PT

It is normal to worry about a surgery you may have coming up – whether it’s about how the surgery will go or what your recovery period will look like. It is likely that you will be referred to a physical therapist following your surgery, in order to manage your pain and regain your physical function.

However, did you also know that you can participate in physical therapy treatments before your surgery? Pre-surgical rehab, or “pre-hab,” is a way to prepare your body for your upcoming surgery and make your recovery period easier. For more information on how pre-surgical rehab treatments can benefit you, contact Full Potential Physical Therapy in Holland, MI today!

Pre-hab at Full Potential Physical Therapy

At Full Potential Physical Therapy, we want to make sure you are fully benefiting from our pre-surgical rehab plans. At your initial appointment, one of our Holland, MI physical therapists will discuss the best treatment options for the nature of your surgery.

They will help make sure you are as strong, flexible, and healthy as possible, so you will be able to regain normal function much quicker after your procedure is complete.

How Will I Benefit From Pre-hab?

There are a multitude of benefits that pre-surgical rehabilitation provides. The top 6 include:

1. Increased Stamina.

It is no secret that any surgical procedure will result in a loss of strength as your body is recovering. However, pre-hab can help in reducing how much strength is lost by increasing your stamina before the operation. In turn, this will make the recovery process much smoother since there will be less strength lost.

2. Reduced Pain.

Pre-hab can greatly reduce your pain following surgery. This can be done through a variety of methods, including ice and heat therapy, exercise, or massage.

3. Reduced Complications.

Pre-hab incorporates targeted exercises to help increase your strength and endurance. As a result, this can improve your immunity, meaning that the chance of infection after surgery is much lower.

4. Shortened Recovery.

Pre-hab allows for a much smoother surgical process. Having strong and toned muscles before surgery helps you get back to your regular routine much easier and quicker than you would without.

5. Improved Outcomes.

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) states that pre-hab can improve the overall outcome of surgery and it can even help in saving money if everything goes smoothly. If your muscles are strengthened prior to surgery, it is more likely that the surgery will be successful and the recovery time will be shorter.

6. The Possibility of Avoiding Surgery.

Sometimes, pre-hab treatments can even eliminate the need for surgery altogether. While this is not always the case, some patients have actually found that their pre-hab treatments were sufficient to reduce their pain so they canceled their upcoming surgery.

If your pre-hab treatments are successful in decreasing your pain and improving your function, you may save yourself from an invasive procedure. If your condition begins to improve considerably after starting your treatments, you’ll want to consult with your physician regarding future treatment options and the possibility of avoiding an unnecessary surgical procedure.

Why Else Should I Consider Pre-hab?

According to the National Institutes of Health, participating in exercise therapies prior to surgery can exceptionally improve your post-operative outcomes and reduce your recovery time.

Because surgery takes such a toll on the human body, it is typically only performed when there are no other options available. When you participate in a pre-surgical rehabilitation plan, you will focus on improving your strength before surgery so your body can heal easier and faster.

Our Holland, MI physical therapists are trained in helping improve range of motion and patterns of movement with targeted stretches and exercises that can be done both before and after surgery.

Participating in pre-surgical rehab sets you up for a successful surgery by improving your physical health and promoting overall wellness before your procedure.

So, What Exactly is Pre-hab?

By participating in pre-surgical rehabilitation, you can greatly improve the outcome of your surgery. Studies have concluded that those who participate in physical therapy treatments a month or so before surgery have significantly lower recovery periods. This is because pre-hab prepares your body to make the surgery go smoother.

There are also some mental benefits to pre-hab – while surgery can be scary, pre-surgical rehabilitation can provide you with the peace of mind you need to go into your surgery with confidence, fully knowing that you did everything you could to prepare yourself.

Our physical therapist will provide you with helpful tips to be as physically and mentally prepared as possible for your procedure.

Get Started on Your Pre-hab Treatments Today

If you have a surgery coming up in the near future, don’t hesitate to contact Full Potential Physical Therapy today to get started on a pre-hab plan! In order to gain the most benefits from pre-hab, it is best to get started as soon as possible.

Contact our Holland, MI office today to schedule a consultation and find out how we can help you get back to your life quicker after your surgery!

A Better Life is Only Four Steps Away

Physical therapy can be an unfamiliar experience for many. To orient new patients to the process, we have divided their rehab journey into four segments called “The Four Phases of Getting Better.” It is important to note that while there are four phases utilized over the course of your care, they are not totally separate. They move gradually toward greater strengthening and function, which is the end goal to return confidently to the life you desire to live.

1

Pain Relief

The first focus in getting better is pain relief. After your evaluation, your physical therapist will use hands-on techniques or manual therapy, light therapeutic exercise, and education on how to modify your activity and posture in order to give you more control over your pain. In this stage, modalities like ice, heat, myofascial release, electric stimulation and kinesiotape may be used.

2

Improve Mobility/Flexibility

The second step in this method is to improve mobility and flexibility. Your therapist will design a progressive program of range of motion and light stretching to restore mobility and reduce pain.

3

Improve Strength/Control

In the third step of this method, muscle weakness will be addressed to help you maintain the gains and momentum you achieve through phases one and two. A thorough strengthening process is the step that gives results that last, and this will prepare you for more functional training – the final step.

4

Functional Training

Now that your pain is resolved and you have the necessary mobility and strength, your program can be advanced into functional training. Whether you are returning to work, returning to life after post-op rehabilitation, getting back into recreation or sports, or simply returning to the activities of daily life, this step helps ensure your success after graduation and empowers you to be confident in your abilities again.

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