After any surgery, bones, muscles, and soft tissue undergo a healing process. Full recovery following an operation is going to require some physical therapy. There are many benefits of post-operative physical therapy. PT speeds recovery and helps you return to normal functioning. Proper stretching and exercises to strengthen and improve balance, control, and mobility will help. Without proper treatment, the body may not heal correctly.

Reduced Pain

Post-operative PT will start with controlling pain and swelling from surgery. Rather than masking the pain with medication, a physical therapist curbs pain at its source. Some methods your therapist might use include stretches, heat and ice packs, massage, cold laser, ultrasound and electrotherapy. Reducing discomfort makes it easier to do the mobility and strengthening exercises you need to make a full recovery.

Improved Mobility

When surgery restricts your range of movement, physical therapy can speed recovery. An individualized set of stretches and exercises will meet your specific situation. Your therapist can then adapt the plan as healing progresses. Plus, PTs have expertise in assistive devices like crutches and braces that keep you safe while your body heals.  Keep reading about more benefits of post-operative physical therapy.

Strengthened Muscles

Muscles are vital components of balance and mobility. Building strength in the core and back is foundational to getting back to top shape. Targeted exercises boost the performance of muscles surrounding the surgery site. The goal of strengthening exercises is to improve functionality and increase endurance. 

Enhanced Stability

Balance is an essential part of staying safe after surgery. Balance exercises from seated and standing positions boost flexibility. Strengthening the core, back, and pelvis improves balance as well. Often post-operative physical therapy includes programs like pilates, which increases the body’s core stability. 

Get The Most Benefits of Post- Operative Physical Therapy

Post-operative physical therapy guides your return to normal functioning. Pain reduction techniques elevate the need for opioids, and exercises improve balance, muscles, and movement. 

We want to help you get your body back in shape after surgery. Call us at 201-833-1333 to schedule an appointment.