• 22 Sep 2022
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Physiotherapy For Orthopedics Surgery - Important Facts You Should Know

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Orthopedics surgeries are recommended as a last resort, and should not be taken lightly at all: The patient’s entire mobility depends on the success of the surgery.

Hence, it’s very important and critical to start physiotherapy after the orthopedics surgery is completed, and the patient is able to do exercises.

The faster these physiotherapy exercises begin, the better will be the recovery time for the patient, and he/she will be able to carry on with their day to day activities with ease.

After the Orthopedics surgery, physiotherapists will examine the patient, and check the severity of the surgery, range of motions impacted, and recovery stage. Based on these insights, appropriate physical exercises are recommended for the patient.

In this blog, we will discuss about orthopedic surgeries which require physiotherapy, why physiotherapy is important and some rehabilitation-based exercises recommended by expert physiotherapists.

Which Orthopedics Surgeries Need Physiotherapy?

-Spinal Surgery

-Reconstruction of Ankle, elbow or knee

-Meniscectomies

-Replacement of shoulder

-Laminectomies

-Hip or Knee Joint Replacement

-Rotator cuff repairs

-Ligament repair or Reconstruction

-Shoulder surgeries

Consult with our UK-trained and UK-certified physiotherapists at CureNow Wellness to know more about the different types of surgeries that need physiotherapy for fast recovery.

Why Physiotherapy Is Important After Surgery

Basically, physiotherapy helps the patient to regain strength and complete range of motion, so that they are able to handle day-to-day activities without any external help.

With physiotherapy, the patient is able to:

Restore mobility of the patient, especially in the impacted area where surgery was performed

Drastically helps in managing the pain, which remains after surgery

The patient becomes independent, regains confidence

Muscles and tissues which suffer wear and tear are strengthened, and they are able to handle normal activities

Blood clots are prevented

Which Exercises Are Included For Orthopedics Surgery Patients

The exercises which are suggested for patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery are primarily focused on strengthening the muscles and enhancing the mobility of the patient.

Some of these exercises include:

Hip Exercises: This will help in improving joint stability, strengthening joint muscles and improving balance while walking. Some common exercises include Seated Rotation Stretch, Supine Hamstring Stretch and more.

Wrist Range of Motion Exercise: In some cases of orthopedic surgery, the patient experiences loss of range of motion in the wrists. To counter this, wrist range of motion exercises are suggested such as wrist rotation, wrist walks, and more.

Quad Strengthening: Quad consists of the 4 muscles in the front of the thigh. Quad Strengthening exercises help to regain strength in the thigh, and make them flexible. Some common exercises for Quad Strengthening include: Straight Leg Raises, Terminal Knee Extensions and more.

Other exercises include Toe Extensions, Standing Calf Stretch (for Plantar Fasciitis) and Shoulder exercises such as Crossover Arm Stretch & Pendulum.

Before starting any exercise mentioned here, it’s advisable and necessary to consult with expert Physiotherapists who will examine the current state, and accordingly suggest the appropriate exercises.

Book an appointment at CureNow Wellness to start the healing process.