Pre-Post Surgery Physical Therapy In Your Home
Our physical therapist will provide each patient withpersonalized care for a more effective and successful recovery in their home so that they can improve their strength, manage their pain, and improve their mobility faster.
The preparation for surgery is a critical time and requires professional guidance for patients to obtain optimal outcomes with restoring strength, safe mobility, and managing painfollowing a surgical procedure. Our physical therapist will assist you before and after your procedure regardless of a joint replacement, orthopedic-sports related procedure, spinal surgery and many other surgical procedures that require effective therapeutic assistance during the recovery process.
Patients benefit from the advantage of in-home physical therapysessions especially because of the convenience factor. There is no travel required before or after surgery and patients can benefit from their physical therapy sessions being performed in the privacy of their home. This can have a positive impact on most patient’s emotional well-being and eliminating the stress of having to travel to a facility.
EARLY INTERVENTION:
Our physical therapist will teach you how to safely maneuver following your surgical procedure. This process is very important following your discharge to ensure a faster recovery and prevent complications. The goal is to reduce post-op swelling, reduce pain, improve flexibility and improve a patient’s safety and independence with their activities of daily living.
Our therapist will ensure that each session will take into account the specific needs of a patient within their home. With personalized care each session is closely monitored and aneffective plan of care is tailored to each patient’s individual needs and goals. Our physical therapist can also perform a home safety assessment to identify potential hazards, fall risks, and make home modification recommendations.
FAMILY PARTICIPATION:
When family members are involved with the recovery process, they can make a significant difference in maintaining a patient’s motivation, complying with a prescribed treatment plan, and overall morale. Family members can also bridge the gap between physical therapist visits by assisting with exercise instructed and ensuring patient accountability for a faster recovery and functional independence.
Delaying Physical Therapy:
When you delay physical therapy too long it can lead to permanent mobility issues, slower healing, and chronic pain. Some of the common risk factors of delaying include:
1. Longer recovery times that delay a return to a normal lifestyle.
2. Prolonged stiffness and joint restrictions that make everyday movement difficult.
3. Persistent pain and discomfort due to poor post-surgical recovery compliance.
4. Increased risk of re-injury from improper movement and weak muscles.
5. Fall risk considerations due to decreased balance.
Bottom line, therapy sessions in a patient’s home allows for convenient scheduling and provides personalized one on one care. It has numerous benefits for Pre and Post surgical patient’srecovery. Our therapist will work closely with your surgeon and medical team to ensure that your treatment program is tailored to your specific needs.
If you or a family member is about to undergo a surgical procedure, please contact Advantage PT Associates & Wellness and schedule an appointment and start a physical therapy session that will enhance the recovery process for a better outcome.
