Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Post-operative rehabilitation, also known as post-surgical rehabilitation, is a structured and individualized treatment program designed to aid a patient's recovery and functional restoration following a surgical procedure. The goal of post-operative rehabilitation is to optimize healing, restore mobility and function, prevent complications, and facilitate a safe return to daily activities, work, and sports.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Pain Management
Range of Motion and Flexibility
Strength Training
Balance and Proprioception
Functional Training
Manual Therapy
Post-operative rehabilitation varies widely depending on the type of surgery, the patient's health status, and other individual factors. Surgeries that commonly require rehabilitation include joint replacements (e.g., hip, knee), ligament repairs, spinal surgeries, cardiac surgeries, and many others.
Rehabilitation programs are typically developed and supervised by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and sometimes physicians or surgeons. This ensures that the rehabilitation plan is tailored to the patient's specific needs, goals, and medical considerations.
