Can physio help BEFORE I go for surgery?
Sometimes we are faced with the unfortunate reality of needing a surgery. Maybe you have torn your ACL and need knee surgery, or you have arthritis in your hip and are awaiting a hip replacement, or maybe you have a rotator cuff tear in your shoulder and need a shoulder surgery. There are many surgical conditions that are usually accompanied with discomfort and a long waiting period between the injury date and the surgical day.
We often get asked if there is something that can be done before surgery to assist in the recovery. The answer is a resounding YES!
Presurgical rehab is a type of treatment that we specialize in here at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy. Our goal is to teach you about your upcoming procedure, provide you with some hands on treatment to ease your discomfort, and to get you started on specific exercises to maximize your healing potential after surgery. We find that the stronger your body is before surgery, the better the recovery is after.
If surgery for a joint or muscle is on your horizon, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy, in Okotoks, to find out how we can help set you up for surgical success. 403-982-5600
Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.