Physical Therapy in Gillette, WY!

Physical Therapy both before and after surgery can have a huge positive impact on your ability to recuperate more quickly and completely.  Our Team Can Help you Have a More Successful Surgery!

 

Pre-surgical physical therapy belongs to a category of preventative care known as “pre-hab.” The purpose of pre-hab is to get the body as ready as possible for a challenging situation. Athletes often undergo pre-hab to help them prepare for a grueling sporting event that might cause injury to weak muscles or connective tissues. This strategy makes just as much sense for individuals who expect to undergo surgery. If, for example, you need to have a reconstructive surgery on your knee, you might engage in several weeks of physical therapy exercise to maximize the knee’s flexibility, strength and overall wellness before your surgery date approaches. This preparation allows the knee to withstand the surgery itself more easily and pave the way for a smooth recovery.

 

You’ll want to schedule a course of post-surgical physical therapy to continue the good work you started with pre-hab. It’s important to get moving again, to whatever degree is considered safe and beneficial, as soon as possible after your procedure. Post-surgical physical therapy offers a controlled environment for a quicker, less complicated recuperation by:

 

• Helping muscles regain their strength and function

• Ensuring that your joints regain their preoperative flexibility and range of motion

• Easing your post-operative discomfort naturally by boosting blood flow and encouraging fluid drainage

• Re-training you to use a part of your body that was unusable before the surgery

• Discouraging the development of unwanted scar tissue (which might interfere with muscle, skin or connective tissue motion, leaving you with long-term pain and stiffness)

• Helping you regain your balance after an extended period off of your feet

 

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