What is Pre-surgical Physiotherapy?

A pre-surgical physiotherapy program is an exercise-based program that is custom designed by a physiotherapist for individuals who plan to have a major surgery in the near future, with the intention of reducing a patient’s post-operative recovery time.

How Pre-surgical Physiotherapy strengthens your body and mind:

Do you plan to undergo a surgical procedure in the next few weeks or months? If so, a pre-surgical physiotherapy plan may benefit you tremendously by preparing your body for surgery.

Major surgeries are hard on the body. They can leave a person physically and emotionally weak. Life after surgery for many people is largely sedentary, which causes muscles to atrophy and strength to further diminish.

The benefits of pre-surgical physiotherapy can include:

– Reducing pain and inflammation
– Restoring range of motion
– Improve muscular control of the injured joint
– Normalise movement patterns before surgery
– Improve well-being and increase fitness level prior to surgery

Working with a physiotherapist prior to surgery will not only make your body stronger; it will also prepare your mind for what to expect after surgery and will teach you how to help yourself.