Do You Have Surgery Coming Up?
Surgery can be scary and the recovery process can last a long time. Not only may you be unsure of how the surgery itself is going to go, but you may be unsure of what to do just after your surgery, along with the long recovery process ahead of you. Our expert physiotherapy services in Edmonton, AB will help!
With ProActive Physiotherapy, you don’t have to be unsure of this. Book a consultation with us, and our physiotherapists can walk you through the process and answer any questions you may be having to ease your stress revolving around the surgery.
What Can You Expect from Physiotherapy in Edmonton?
Physiotherapy is a treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being. It will help you get back on your feet and back to your life faster! Physiotherapy first starts with us analyzing your injury after surgery and creating a treatment plan based on the information we have. Every person and every surgery outcome is different, so our physiotherapists will have to prescribe different treatment plans for every patient. Treatment may include prescribed exercises, manual therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and more.
How can physiotherapy help me?
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Getting Back On Your feet And Moving Safely And Comfortably, ASAP
The best time for your physiotherapist to begin the therapy process is within 24 hours of surgery. Multiple studies found that patients who can be up and moving right after surgery have faster recovery times compared to those who rest and don’t move around after surgery. Some patients may often be referred to a physiotherapist even before their surgery takes place, so they can begin therapy as soon as possible once they are discharged from the hospital.
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Reducing Scar Tissue
Surgery involves your surgeon cutting at layers of skin, fatty tissue, connective tissue, and muscles. During this process of the body finishing what the surgeon started, scar tissue begins to form. Scar tissue forms when inflammation and irradiation around joints, muscles, and tendons, making it difficult for this area to move. Scar tissue will slowly begin to form and solidify over time. Once the scar tissue has solidified, it is difficult and painful to break it. Your physiotherapist will work on increasing your range of motion and movement. These exercises work towards minimizing scar tissue and lead to a fast recovery. Even though physiotherapy may be uncomfortable after surgery because of how sore you can be, it is far less painful than waiting to begin rehabilitation.
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Physiotherapists are movement experts.
Physiotherapists are medical specialists. All of our physiotherapists have completed extensive training and education, along with being skilled diagnosticians.
During your first consultation, your physiotherapist will assess your current movement capabilities, and discuss your surgery procedure. They will assess your movement capabilities. After your assessment, your physiotherapist will schedule your post-surgical rehab appointments in a way that fits your schedule. ProActive Physiotherapy in Edmonton, AB will guide you through your recovery.
You may have thoughts that the rehabilitation is moving too fast, but trusting your physiotherapist to make these decisions is the best for your fast recovery. You may feel like you’re not ready to perform the exercises and they may even feel uncomfortable at times. Trusting your physiotherapist is the most important step to recovering fast.
Why Physiotherapy Is The Best Choice
No other method other than physiotherapy can heal you fast after surgery. Physiotherapy is all about helping your body recover and gets back to its original state after surgery. Many surgeons even require you to have a physiotherapist before your procedure. ProActive Physiotherapy is here to help you recover as fast as you can, no matter what kind of surgery. We have trained physiotherapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and more, all dedicated to one mission- helping YOU. Book a consultation with ProActive Physiotherapy in Edmonton, AB today and find out why we are the best choice for you.
