Pre and Post Op rehab

 “Building Bridges to Recovery: Comprehensive Pre and Post Op Rehab at Aspire Physiotherapy”

Joint Replacement Surgery (e.g., Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement)

Ligament Reconstruction Surgery (e.g., ACL reconstruction)

Spinal Surgery (e.g., discectomy, spinal fusion)

Rotator Cuff Repair

Meniscus Repair

Fracture Repair Surgery

Tendon Repair Surgery

Arthroscopic Surgery (e.g., shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy)

Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA))

Spinal surgeries

Experencing pain, stiffness, weakness, limited range of motion, difficulty performing daily activities, and concerns about regaining function and mobility after surgery

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At Aspire Physiotherapy, we recognize the importance of effective pre and post-operative rehabilitation in maximizing surgical outcomes and facilitating a swift return to function. Our clinic offers specialized care for pre and post-op rehab patients, providing tailored treatment plans to optimize recovery and enhance overall well-being. Whether you’re preparing for surgery or recovering from a procedure, our experienced physiotherapists are here to support you every step of the way.

The Importance of Pre-operative Rehabilitation

A key benefit of a pre-operative rehab program is it not only strengthens muscles, but it can reduce the recovery time post operation. Additionally, a pre-operative rehabilitation program improves balance, reduces the risk of falls, encourages weight loss/reduces strain on joints, improves fitness, and gets a patient comfortable with the exercises he or she will be performing during the post-op rehab phase of recovery.

What to Expect from Post-operative Rehabilitation

After an operation, a patient has two main goals: 1) to avoid potential complications, and 2) to get back to pain-free living as quickly as possible. Physiotherapists help patients reach their goals by creating individualized rehab plans. These plans often include:

Education (including gait re-education, guidance for self-management techniques and recovery timeframes, etc).

Pain management

Modalities (ie: ultrasound, tens, etc).

Manual therapy (including joint mobilizations and soft tissue work).

Exercise (including range of motion, strength, balance, cardiovascular, posture, etc).

Personalized home exercise program.

Pre-operative rehabilitation is not always suggested but we ALWAYS recommend it to ensure a surgical procedure has the best possible outcome.