Top 4 Reasons Post-Surgery Physical Therapy is Important

Orthopedic surgery is for joints, shoulders, feet, knees, hips you name it. There are approximately 7 million orthopedic surgeries yearly in the United States, and if you have been a patient of any of these surgeries physical therapy can have a significant impact on your recovery. Us physical therapists would even say it is just as important as the surgery!

In order for all to understand the importance of post-surgical physical therapy (PT) is so important, Jason LaMendola, PT, and the TLC Physical Therapy team present the top 3 reasons why PT should predominantly factor into your post-surgical recovery plan.

Get back to pain-free movement more quickly

The purpose of orthopedic surgery is most commonly pain alleviation, PT during the recovery phase assists in that outcome.

Post-surgery physical therapy can help you to regain your range of motion and strength more quickly after surgery. In some cases, even the same day!

Healing more quickly

Physical therapy can also help to improve circulation and reduce inflammation, which can help your body to heal more quickly after surgery. We do this through relaxing exercises that get your blood pumping.

Our methods also influence scar tissue reduction to keep your moments free and easy.

A customized and collaborative approach

Your physical therapist will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Through collaboration with your surgeon and other healthcare providers, we ensure that you are getting the best possible care. As your PT progresses, we monitor your flexibility, strength, mobility, and other critical aspects of your body to make sure your healing is always moving forward.

Going the distance

Physical therapy can help you to prevent future injuries and complications after surgery. Your physical therapist can teach you how to perform your activities of daily living safely and how to avoid activities that could re-injure your surgery site.

Our team of Physical therapists can teach you how to prevent future injuries by using proper body mechanics and avoiding activities that could re-injure your surgery site.

If you have more questions about post-surgical PT, please contact one of our many New York City, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan offices to schedule a consultation.