Post Surgical Rehabilitation Specialist

Why do I need post-surgical rehabilitation?

The goal of post-surgical rehabilitation is to restore muscle strength and joint function after an orthopaedic surgical procedure. 

Your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider can determine what therapies are involved in your rehabilitation and how long you need to participate.

Depending on the nature of your surgery and your general health, the rehabilitative process can take several months to a year to complete. 

It’s important that you’re committed to following your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider’s recommendations for rehabilitation to ensure you heal fully.

What does post-surgical rehabilitation involve?

Orthopaedic surgeries are sometimes necessary for injuries in the ankles, knees, and shoulders. To regain function in those joints and boost the strength of the muscles supporting them, for example, following a joint replacement surgery, your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider creates a post-surgical rehabilitation plan.

There are many factors involved in your rehabilitation. In the earliest stages, the goal of your therapy may be to help you regain independence from assistive devices, like crutches or a wheelchair. 

Physical therapy and manual manipulations may be useful in rebuilding muscle strength to help you stand on your own. 

The Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers staff work with you on therapeutic exercises to help you heal from a joint replacement or surgeries to repair your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee or the rotator cuff of your shoulder, as examples. 

By properly conditioning your muscles and joints, you can fully heal faster and reduce your risk for post-surgical complications.

Rehabilitation is a progressive treatment, and you can expect to complete your rehab in stages based on your healing. Your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider closely monitors your progress throughout your rehabilitation and can make recommendations as needed.

What can I expect during my initial consultation for post-surgical rehabilitation?

Once your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider understands your medical history and current condition, they discuss your goals for recovery.

If you work in a specific type of job or like to stay active in sports, your specialist can design a plan to help you achieve your goals safely. They can also outline how long your rehabilitation may take based on your situation.

It’s important to follow through with the recommended treatment plan. If you stop your rehab too early, you may be increasing your risk for improper healing, new injuries, and other health complications.

To schedule an appointment for post-surgical rehabilitation, call the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers office nearest you or request an appointment online today.