Physiotherapy and Post-Surgery Rehab: A Step-By-Step Guide

Surgery can be a challenging journey with an extensive process of recovery and rehabilitation. At Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic, our credo is that physiotherapy plays a pivotal role in your post-surgery recovery. Our evidence-based care model is designed to optimize your recovery, minimize your need for additional tests or procedures, and get you moving through life, pain-free.

Understanding Post-Surgery Rehabilitation

Post-surgery rehabilitation, also known as post-operative physiotherapy, is a regimen of physical exercises and therapies designed to aid recovery after a surgical procedure. It aims to restore physical strength, improve mobility, ease pain, and regain functionality.

Services like physiotherapy, massage therapy, and chiropractic care can play a key role in post-surgery recovery. These therapies can help manage pain, reduce inflammation, increase flexibility, and improve strength and conditioning.

Step-by-Step Post-Surgery Rehabilitation

1. Pre-Operative Care: At Mimico, we believe in starting at the very beginning. A pre-operative assessment helps us gauge your current physical status and prepares your body for the upcoming procedure.

2. Immediate Post-Surgery: This phase is all about pain management, preventing post-operative complications and initiating early movement. Depending on your surgery, this might involve simple exercises in bed, joint mobilization, and breath control exercises.

3. Rehabilitation Phase: In this phase, we will begin to incorporate more intensive physiotherapy treatments including specialized exercises and treatments aimed at improving strength, endurance, and flexibility. The emphasis here is to regain optimal function.

4. Recovery And Maintenance: This phase focuses on returning you to your daily activities. We'll work with you to develop an individualized rehabilitation plan that incorporates exercises to maintain strength, flexibility and endurance, and to prevent future injuries.

Understanding the Role of Physiotherapy in Post-Surgery Rehabilitation

1. Reduces Pain and Inflammation: Physiotherapy uses techniques such as deep tissue massage, the McKenzie method, and acupuncture to manage pain and reduce inflammation.

2. Enhances Mobility: Physiotherapy can help restore function to stiff joints and improve flexibility and coordination making daily tasks easier.

3. Strengthens Muscles: Post-surgery, muscles can become weak. Physiotherapists employ exercise programs designed to rebuild strength and prevent muscle wastage.

4. Optimizes Healing: Physiotherapy can help optimize the healing process, improve scar tissue formation and limit the risk of future injuries.

5. Personalized Care: At Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic, we understand that each patient's needs are unique. We offer personalized treatment plans catered to individual recovery goals.

Pelvic Floor, Vestibular And Concussion Treatment

Sometimes, surgeries might involve pelvic floor, and vestibular or lead to post-surgical concussions. Mimico's specialized treatment services help in effectively dealing with these issues. Our certified therapists provide targeted treatments for the pelvic area, and we also offer a comprehensive vestibular and concussion program to aid recovery.

Orthotics & Braces

If your surgery involves the limbs, feet or spine, our customized orthotics and braces will provide the necessary support during your recovery process.

Wrapping Up

Post-surgery rehabilitation is a journey, not a sprint. At Mimico, our multidisciplinary team is committed to walking that journey with you. From physiotherapy to chiropractic care to massage therapy, every facet of our treatment model is designed to help you recover fully and swiftly.

We go beyond just treatment; we ensure you are educated about your condition and the recovery process and we provide strategies for prevention. Trust Mimico's evidence-based comprehensive care for your rehabilitation and return to your pain-free life!

Have you recently undergone surgery and need a physiotherapist for your recovery? Reach out to us today at Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic, and let’s get you back on track!

Contact us today and take the first step towards your recovery! Your pain-free life awaits you at Mimico Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinic. Book your appointment now!