Getting the most out of your physical therapy after knee surgery
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Total knee replacement. Knee arthroplasty. There are many types of knee surgery, and each type can address a specific knee problem. Such surgeries are far more common than most of us might think. A medical study reveals that 4.7 million Americans had had a total knee replacement as of […]
What happens if you don’t have physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?
A short answer to this question is nothing good. There are, of course, risks associated with any surgery. It’s also not uncommon for people to have post-surgical complications. Rotator cuff surgery isn’t performed as often as joint replacements and other procedures; still, it’s estimated that more than 460,000 Americans have this type of surgery annually. […]
Improving your recovery with physical therapy after ankle surgery
The ankle is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. After all, there are few people who haven’t had a minor ankle sprain in their lifetime. However, most ankle injuries aren’t serious enough to warrant surgery. There are some cases where your ankle may need surgery. A severe fracture. Torn ankle ligaments. […]
Three reasons why surgery patients need pre-surgical rehab
Most people who are suffering from an injury or chronic pain prefer noninvasive treatments, like medicine or physical therapy. However, in severe cases of injury or pain, you may need surgery. Surgery can be scary because of the risks associated with it and the lengthy recovery times. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. […]
When is post-surgical pain the worst and what can I do about it?
Surgery is often necessary to repair serious injuries or treat end-stage osteoarthritis. However, it’s natural to be apprehensive about having surgery. In particular, you might wonder when post-surgical pain is likely to be the worst and what you can do about it. When is post-surgical pain the worst? Knowing exactly when post-surgical pain will be […]
How to prepare for surgery with physical therapy
Physicians usually recommend surgery as a treatment only if they believe conservative treatments will not work. Surgery is invasive and risky and causes a lot of pain afterward when you’re recovering. However, sometimes it is the right choice for helping you with your pain or injuries. When you need to have surgery, it’s important to […]
Five reasons why it’s important to have physical therapy after surgery
Deciding to undergo any type of surgery constitutes a significant life event. It can be a large source of stress and anxiety because there’s so much that goes into ensuring a successful procedure, from choosing a surgeon to making your pre- and post-operative preparations. Even if the surgery itself goes as smoothly as possible, your […]
Three big reasons why it’s important to have physical therapy after hip replacement surgery
According to a CDC study, hip replacement surgery is an increasingly common procedure, with the rate almost doubling from 2000 to 2010 alone and not showing any signs of slowing down in the ensuing years. This procedure is so prevalent due to an aging population and the increase in conditions like arthritis and bursitis. While […]
Use these two exercises after a hip replacement
Hip osteoarthritis is a serious issue, and up to 27% of adults over 45 have signs of this hip issue. The result is that more than 300,000 total hip replacements per year are done to treat patients with serious hip osteoarthritis. Physical therapy can have huge benefits for patients after their hip replacement. One study […]
What happens if you don’t do physical therapy after knee surgery? Four potential risks
It doesn’t matter if you find the best orthopedic surgeon in the world and he or she performs your knee surgery flawlessly, once you are discharged, so much of a successful recovery process depends on you. Along with post-operative instructions such as incision care, proper medication usage and returning to normal movement, physical therapy is […]
Three issues caused by not doing post-knee surgery therapy
Having surgery to fix or completely replace the knee joint is rapidly becoming more popular. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons reports that the total number of knee replacements per year is projected to reach about 1.3 million by 2030. If you’ve recently had a knee replacement surgery, you might be considering skipping physical therapy. […]
Here’s what can happen if you don’t do physical therapy after having knee surgery
Next to the procedure itself, the recovery process from knee surgery is one of the most important parts of your treatment journey. Any procedure requires some degree of tissue disruption and an incision, both of which require healing. Additionally, patients who have been hobbled with knee pain for a long period of time often need […]
