Pre-operative and Post-operative Physiotherapy: The Benefits

Physiotherapy is a popular and often preferred option for many people as they don’t have to turn to medicine for assistance; it is simply a form of treatment that can be effective for all ages and can treat a range of issues including ligament injuries, arthritis, post surgical rehab and sports injuries, to name a few. Physiotherapy can help all areas of the body including the neck, back and arms. Our aim here at Physio Wellbeing is to ensure you get back to living your normal life with no struggles when it comes to functioning, by alleviating stress and pain.

The Stress of Surgery

Surgery can be very stressful on the body, especially as we age. We have no doubt that you already worry about the risks and the outcome of having surgery, and you could suffer from the added physical effects of our body’s reaction to any trauma caused by the operation itself, with side effects including pain, fatigue and potentially appetite loss. All of these can contribute to a lower immune system and could even hinder your attempt at recovery.

With our qualified therapists we can reduce the negative impact of surgery by carrying out a full assessment of your physical condition before and after surgery.

Physiotherapy Before Surgery

While you may think physiotherapy before surgery is unproductive, it can actually improve many aspects for post-operative recovery. Physio treatment before an operation can give your body a boost; our pre-operative physiotherapy consists of deep soft tissue massage which enables these parts of the body to be restored with blood. This re-energised tissue will then be less susceptible to damage or injury from your surgical procedure.

Of course, both pre- and post-operative physiotherapy is helpful, which can result in less risk of soft tissue tightness that comes from any type of invasive surgery.

Physiotherapy After Surgery

No matter whether you are undergoing minor or major surgery, your body has a natural reaction to any sort of invasive technique, even if we don’t always see it. There is usually always an inflammatory response which increases the chances of tissue tightening, with the soft tissue becoming more prone to injury.

Having physio after an operation through rehabilitation massage will restore muscle length, increase flexibility of your joints and reduce inflammation or adhesions.

If you have an upcoming operation and you need any help or advice, contact us today and see what we can do for you.