Nampa Post Op Therapy

After Surgery, Recovery Is Only The Beginning

Surgery addresses the problem that required the procedure, but it doesn’t automatically restore your strength or movement.

After surgery, it’s common to experience:

• Reduced range of motion
• Muscle weakness
• Pain or stiffness
• Swelling
• Difficulty walking or moving normally
• Loss of strength after a period of limited activity

Physical therapy gives you a structured way to work through those changes.

Your physical therapist can help you understand which movements and exercises are appropriate at each stage of recovery. Treatment also gives you an opportunity to work on the specific things that are making everyday activities difficult.

The Surgeries That May Need Rehabilitationv

Different surgeries come with very different recovery processes. A person recovering from a knee replacement won’t have the same rehabilitation needs as someone recovering from spinal surgery or an ACL reconstruction.

Pick PT provides pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation for a variety of orthopedic procedures, including:

• Total hip replacement
• Total knee replacement
• Total shoulder replacement
• Full or partial ankle fusion
• ACL reconstruction
• Spinal fusion
• Spinal decompression surgery
• Joint arthroscopic procedures

The exercises and progression used during therapy depend on the procedure and your surgeon’s instructions. The diagnosis matters, but so does what you need your body to do afterward.

Getting Ready Before Surgery

Physical therapy can sometimes begin before surgery, too. Pick PT offers pre-surgical rehabilitation for patients preparing for orthopedic procedures. Depending on your condition and your doctor’s recommendations, therapy before surgery can focus on improving your strength and general mobility. It can also give you an opportunity to become familiar with exercises you’ll likely encounter during recovery.

Pre-surgical therapy isn’t appropriate for every person or every procedure. Your doctor and physical therapist can help determine whether it makes sense for your situation.

In some cases, physical therapy may also be recommended as an alternative to surgery. That decision depends on the condition being treated and should be discussed with your healthcare provider.

Post-Op Therapy at Pick PT in Nampa

Recovering from surgery takes time, and the process can feel different from one week to the next. Physical therapy gives you a place to work on the specific limitations that are keeping you from returning to your normal activities.

At Pick PT’s Nampa location, post-surgical rehabilitation is built around your surgery and the goals you have for recovery. Treatment may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, movement training, and education as you work to regain strength and mobility.

If you’ve recently had surgery or are preparing for an upcoming procedure, schedule an appointment with Pick PT to discuss your physical therapy needs.