One of the main reasons people elect to have hip and knee replacements is because of pain. This is why getting the proper care is paramount for before and after surgery. Physical Therapists can properly diagnose pain, dysfunction and provide treatments to correct the underlying problems. In some cases, costly surgery is avoided, which greatly benefits the patient long term, and relieves the costly burden. If surgery is required, however, physical therapy helps to quickly get the client back to optimum performance. Let us cover more in-depth how PT can help both before and after orthopedic surgery. Feel free to contact our highly trained physical therapist at First State Rehab at Home.
Orthopedic surgery is not the only option.
Many times the pain and dysfunction clients experience are the result of long term muscular weakness or tightness rather than directly from the joint. That referred pain can be hard to initially identify without proper evaluation. Physical therapists are movement specialists and have a wealth of knowledge on how the body functions. Understanding the fundamental components of muscles and their interconnectivity is crucial in evaluating pain and discomfort.
During a therapy session, physical therapists use various methods to identify and address concerns. They test a range of motion, assess areas of pain, weakness, and mobility problems. Sometimes costly surgery is avoided altogether and physical therapy works to get clients back to optimum performance.
PT is crucial for post surgery recovery.
After every orthopedic surgery, there is a lot of localized pain, bruising, and swelling. Post-surgery recovery is both long and arduous, but with the help of physical therapy, recovery time is reduced. Therapy sessions focus on slowly regaining range of motion and ensuring surgery heals properly. All of this helps flexibility and stability of the joint, as well as reduces the risks of secondary issues such as infection.
Conclusion
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