If you’re expecting to have surgery soon, you should start looking for a physical therapist to help you with post-op rehabilitation. Surgery is an invasive procedure that aims to treat an injury or condition but often comes with its own challenges related to recovery.
After your surgery, you may find it difficult to walk or lift objects and perform other tasks that were once simple, like changing clothes or using the restroom on your own. Physical therapists in Prairie Village, Kansas, can help you find easier ways to do such common tasks, and they can also help you recover more rapidly from your procedure. These and many more goals can be reached with physical therapy-based post-op rehabilitation.
How does physical therapy help patients recovering from surgery?
A team of licensed physical therapists can provide excellent personal service for patients recovering from surgery. Your physical therapist will work closely with you to develop a treatment focused on:
- Reducing your pain
- Strengthening your muscles
- Regaining your flexibility
- Restoring your range of motion
Your physical therapist can also help you with specific needs, like learning how to get dressed while your movement is limited.
Why should you seek out a physical therapist for post-op rehab?
Our team aims to provide treatment that is successful and enjoyable. Your physical therapist will evaluate your post-surgical condition to develop a treatment plan that is right for you. Other personal factors like age and medical history are also considered when developing your post-op treatment.
At SSOR, many of our post-op rehab programs make use of the following:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Dry needling
- Virtual therapy
- At-home care
- Ergonomic recommendations
Schedule your post-op rehab with SSOR in Prairie Village
If you’re having surgery soon and would like professional health care assistance for your post-op recovery, our SSOR physical therapists can help. Our physical therapists in Prairie Village are dedicated to helping patients like you feel like their old selves again. We offer complimentary screenings to begin your physical therapy process, and our team excels at building individualized therapy plans to reduce pain and decrease recovery time.
If you know about your surgery far enough in advance, you can contact us for pre-op physical therapy as well. Strengthening your body before your physical therapy will help your ability to recover more efficiently afterward.
Not in or near Prairie Village? No problem! We also have two other clinics in Overland Park and Shawnee. If you would rather visit us there, please see our locations page for details.
Contact us today for more information about our services and locations or to schedule an initial appointment.