Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy

Pre-Surgical therapy to optimize a patient’s condition and improve the surgery’s success rate.

In case you or your close one is about to go through major surgery, Millwoods Physical Therapy Centre’s Pre-Operative rehabilitation can assist you in minimizing the discomfort post-surgery.

Pre-Surgical Exercises:

Our exercise regime leads to effective & functional recovery for operations of the lower-torso area like THR or Total Hip Replacement surgery or other such joint replacing operations

Improved Functionality Post-Surgery:

Improves the recovery pace and functionality of the body so that the client can return back to normal life with reduced dependency on caregivers

Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy in Edmonton

Eases Post-Surgical Pain:

Pre-surgical physiotherapy can reduce the excruciating post-surgical pain as the continuous exercise or rehabilitation before the surgery makes way for better pain management

Major Exercises Included in Our Pre-Surgical Therapy Programs

• When preparing for surgery, pre-surgical physiotherapy is crucial for ensuring a smooth recovery. Millwoods’s Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy in Edmonton programs incorporate various exercises designed to strengthen muscles, improve mobility, and prepare the body for the demands of surgery. Here’s a breakdown of some of the top exercises included in these programs:
  1. One Leg Standing (Supported): This exercise enhances balance and stability. By standing on one leg with support, you engage your core and lower body muscles, which is vital for postoperative recovery.
  2. Stomach Kickbacks: Performed on all fours, this exercise strengthens the glutes and lower back. It involves extending one leg back while keeping the core tight, which helps in building the necessary strength for postoperative mobility.
  3. Lying Kicks: Lying on your back and performing leg kicks targets the quadriceps and hip flexors. This exercise improves the range of motion and helps in reducing stiffness post-surgery.
  4. Chair Pushups: Utilizing a chair for support, this exercise focuses on strengthening the upper body, particularly the triceps and shoulders, which can be beneficial for activities requiring upper body strength post-surgery.
  5. Sitting Kicks: While seated, extend one leg out and back. This exercise is excellent for improving flexibility and strength in the lower body, which is essential for a swift recovery.
  6. Knee Flexing: This exercise involves bending and straightening the knee while seated or lying down. It helps in maintaining knee mobility and strength, which is crucial for rehabilitation.
  7. Clamshells: Lying on your side with knees bent, slowly lift the top knee while keeping the feet together. This exercise strengthens the hip abductors and helps in stabilizing the pelvis.
  8. Straight Leg Raises: Lifting a straight leg while lying on your back engages the hip flexors and quadriceps. This exercise is important for building strength in the legs without putting undue stress on the joints.
  9. Side-Laid Straight Leg Raises: Similar to straight leg raises but performed on the side, this exercise targets the outer thigh muscles and helps in improving hip stability.
  10. Thigh Squeezes: This simple exercise involves squeezing a cushion or ball between the knees while lying down, which strengthens the inner thigh muscles.

  Incorporating these exercises into your routine as part of Millwoods’s Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy in Edmonton can significantly aid in preparing your body for surgery and ensuring a smoother recovery process.

Book an appointment at Millwood Physical Therapy Centre to experience Customized Physiotherapy plans for effective recovery.

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