If you’ve had surgery for whatever reason, you may find that it’s necessary to undergo some kind of post-surgical rehabilitation to bring you back to full mobility and strength as soon as possible… and this is where physiotherapy really comes into its own.
The consequences of major surgery can be extensive and physio can help with a vast array of resulting difficulties, everything from breathing problems and incontinence to loss of sensation, muscle shortening and weakness, posture, pain, swelling, balance, coordination, reduced range of motion and many more.
Typically, you should receive some form of physio while you’re still in hospital (if it’s deemed necessary) and it’s important to continue this after you’ve been discharged to speed up your recovery time.
Specific exercises will be given to you to do at home to help strengthen your joints and muscles, bringing you back to full mobility while helping with any respiratory or circulatory issues that may have manifested as a result of your injury and hospitalisation.
As well as helping you to address post-surgery complications that may have arisen, you’ll also likely find that physio can help with pain management, as well as reducing anxiety, stress and any feelings of depression that you’re experiencing at the same time.
This kind of rehab work is a vital part of the healing process if you’ve undergone any kind of surgery. If you don’t follow an appropriate rehab programme, you put yourself at increased risk of developing other complications such as blood clots and infections, as well as potentially extending the amount of time you experience pain and discomfort.
Here at Clear Physio, we can work with you to develop a personalised treatment plan that’s developed to suit your specific needs, helping you to get back on your feet more quickly. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with the team today.
