Post Operative care
Post operative Management
Physiotherapists are the frontline primary health care providers for patients post operation. We are very experienced in post operative management in liaison with your surgeon.
Point Health has a strong network of orthopaedic surgeons if you do need a referral for an opinion. It is important to commence rehabilitation post surgery as soon as possible to minimise muscle loss, scar tissue adhesion, stiffness and increased swelling.
Some injuries physiotherapists rehabilitate post surgery include but not limited to:
- Shoulder reconstructions and repairs
- Hip replacements and arthroscopies
- Knee arthroscopies, replacements and reconstructions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstructions
- Ankle reconstructions and arthroscopies
- Tendon repairs
- Broken bone fixations
Post-Surgery Physio
Experienced, Qualified Professionals Provide Post-Surgery Physio in Mortlake
We assist patients who want to ensure the surgical restorations and replacements their surgeon has made heal properly with evidence-based, innovative post-surgery physio. With our help, you could manage your pain, reduce inflammation, get back on your feet, and feel better sooner than you expected.
The Benefits of Pre- and Post-Operative Physiotherapy
Our primary healthcare providers cooperate with your surgeon to manage your recovery. It is essential to start post-surgery physiotherapy at the earliest opportunity to prevent increased swelling, stiffness, scar tissue adhesion, and reduce muscle loss.
- Talk to us if you have had – or plan to have – an ankle, hip, or knee arthroscopy, reconstruction or replacement, shoulder or tendon repair, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, or broken bone fixation. These are just some of the conditions we treat.
- The most recent research concludes that you may experience a better rehabilitation outcome if you begin with treatment or pre-habilitation before having the operation. Doing so creates a foundation for managing pain and regaining strength, movement, and walking functions sooner.
- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are common reasons for hip replacement surgery, usually required when a hip joint is damaged or worn, reducing mobility and causing pain even when you are at rest.
- Consider custom-designed pre-operative rehab if you are scheduled for major surgery to prepare your body and mind for the after-effects of the procedure and reduce your post-operative recovery time.
- Improve your well-being, increase your fitness level, make your body stronger, develop muscular control of the injured joint, and normalise your movement patterns beforehand to reduce pain and restore your motion range faster afterwards.
Physio after a hip replacement is a crucial part of successful rehabilitation. You may shorten the acute treatment period if you start physical therapy before surgery. Physiotherapy can help reduce the physical, mental, and emotional stress associated with the surgical procedure.
Why You Need Physio After a Knee Replacement or Other Joint Surgery
A hospital physiotherapist will teach you safe, straightforward exercises a day or two after the operation to strengthen your leg, restore knee movement, and help you walk.
- You do not want the decreased blood flow to the surgical site to negatively affect healing or your muscles to weaken because you are not using them. We will help you relearn proper movement to prevent unnecessary stress on your knees.
- It is essential to incorporate rehabilitation exercises into your schedule to return to normal activities such as climbing stairs. You want to increase joint mobility, reinforce the surrounding muscles, and improve blood circulation sooner rather than later. It is also vital to follow your physiotherapist’s instructions to avoid complications or displacement of the new knee.
- An injury to one or both of your ankles could lead to reduced agility and function, which would affect your ability to lead a satisfying life and participate in activities you enjoy. This may also be the case when your hips and knees are damaged.
- It may be necessary to undergo arthoscopy, ankle reconstruction, achilles tendon repair, ACL surgery, or shoulder surgery to repair the damage.
- Most ankle surgeries require immobilisation of the area, which weakens strength, and motion range. Your doctor will recommend you go for physio after undergoing ankle surgery without delay. We will start your treatment with non-weight-bearing exercises and assess which of our other treatment options your condition and circumstances may require to decrease the adverse effects.
- We will teach you more challenging exercises and may adapt our treatment plan once your surgeon allows you to place more weight on the recovering joint so you can rebuild, regain your ability to move and return to the way of life you desire.
If you have had a fracture fixation to stabilise a broken or fractured bone, you will require physio after the surgery to enable faster healing and return it to its full function.
Receive Patient-Centred Care From Point Health & Performance
You, your recovery, and your well-being come first. We base our therapy on listening attentively, honest, transparent communication, and building a positive relationship that enables you to trust us.
Contact us for an outcome-based assessment, advice, and a personalised treatment plan.
Current research shows that commencing rehabilitation prior to surgery gives superior outcomes post surgery than no rehabilitation. This is called ‘Pre-habilitation.’
It sets the foundations for improving outcomes such as pain, movement, strength and walking function post surgery. Get in touch with us to discuss how we can assist you pre and post surgery.
