Post-op Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is a treatment method designed to facilitate recovery after a serious injury, illness, or surgery. It is aimed at restoring the physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological, and social functions of the patient.
The goal of a rehabilitation program varies depending on the patient's needs but is aimed at achieving a quick recovery. This program assists the patient to return to normal life through therapy or training.
The postoperative rehabilitation program offers faster healing.
A rehabilitation program is recommended for people who cannot resume their normal activities following an injury or surgery. The rehabilitation team works with the patient on various physical activities and flexibility exercises that help to regain the strength and motion of the muscles in the injured site.
The most common and immediate treatment modality that provides relief from pain is the RICE treatment comprised of rest, ice, compression, and elevation. The RICE treatment is used for acute injuries such as sprains, strains, bruises, and contusions. Crutches split, or wheelchairs are used as immobilizers to provide support and prevent movement of the injured joints. A rehabilitation program often includes stretching and bending exercises, massage, stability exercises, physiotherapy, heat therapy, and much more.
Various techniques employed in a rehabilitation program have the significance of their own in improving physical performance and restoring the patient to normal activities.
Practising several measures may help you obtain better results from the rehabilitation program:
Post-operative or post-surgical rehabilitation programs are recommended to strengthen the muscles at the injured site, relieve pain, ensure mobility, and restore to normal functional capability. The common rehabilitation procedures include:
In addition to the above-mentioned treatments, your physiotherapist may instruct special exercises following surgery, depending upon the type of injury and type of surgery.
