Pre-Operative Physiotherapy

Preoperative physiotherapy or pre-habilitation program is an exercise-based program designed by physiotherapists for people who are about to undergo any kind of surgery. This pre-habilitation program can help prevent complications that may arise without proper monitoring and treatment.

Benefit

• Maximizes movement patterns that change due to injury

• Prepare mentally for what will happen after surgery

• Reduces postoperative length of stay and long-term rehabilitation costs

• Reduces pain after surgery

• Prevents a drastic decline in condition after surgery

Patients who are prone to difficulties following surgery or who are at high risk of transfer to a rehabilitation facility may benefit from preoperative physical therapy. Low-intensity exercise under the supervision of a physiotherapist improves blood circulation, which in turn speeds up the body's healing process from any surgery.

Patients who have strong core, arms, legs, and back muscles are less likely to experience significant muscle atrophy during rehabilitation. Muscle atrophy often delays the patient's return home, even though their condition has recovered well. A patient's balance can even be improved before surgery, reducing the likelihood of falls, which can result in a longer hospital stay.

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