Post Operative Physiotherapy
The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Post-Operative Care and Recovery
How to Find the Best Physiotherapist to Help with Post-Operative Care?
After surgery, it is important to get the right post-operative care to ensure that you make a full recovery. Finding the right physiotherapist can be a daunting task, as there are many professionals out there who offer different services and treatments.
Some surgeons will have direct referral agreements with a Physiotherapy clinic nearby & it often feels like you should go to that clinic. However, similar to how when your car is damaged the insurance company has a ‘recommended’ repair shop, you are free to look around & go to your preferred location. The surgeons communicate readily with all Practitioners regarding their post-op care protocols & updates for follow up appointments.
Make Sure You Get The Best Treatment
To help you find the best physiotherapist for your post-operative care, here are some tips on how to make sure you get the best treatment possible.
- Look at the therapist’s experience with post-operative patients, their qualifications and certifications, and their ability to tailor treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient.
- It’s important to choose a physiotherapist with whom you feel comfortable communicating and who can provide the emotional support that is often necessary during the recovery process.
- A good physiotherapist will tailor their approach to your individual needs, providing a personalized care plan that facilitates a smooth recovery.
- Why not ask them if they can be of assistance before making a decision? A good physio will put themselves out there and offer references.
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What Sets Collegiate Apart for Post-Operative Care?
- Individualized treatment plans using your Surgeons protocols for guidance
- Consistent communication with your surgeon
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team available means you can see the best practitioner for your situation
- One-on-One sessions with your practitioner – you aren’t handed to an assistant to put machines on you. You spend dedicated time with your practitioner using exercises, manual skills & therapeutic modalities as needed
How Can Collegiate Help?
We have practitioners with experience with rehabilitation after most Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal surgeries including but not limited to:
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Shoulder Surgeries
- Acromioclavicular Joint Repair (Primary)
- Acromioclavicular Joint Resection
- Anterior Shoulder Instability Procedures (Bankart, Latarjet and Bone Grafts)
- Pectoralis Major Repair
- Rotator Cuff Tendon Repair
- Subacromial Decompression
- Superior Capsule Reconstruction
- Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Knee Surgeries
- ACL Reconstruction +/- Meniscal Repair or Meniscectomy
- Fulkerson Osteotomy +/- MPFL Reconstruction
- High Tibial Osteotomy / Distal Femoral Varus Osteotomy
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Meniscal Repair or Meniscectomy
- MPFL Reconstruction
- Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction or Repair
- Patellar Tendon Repair
- Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Joint Replacements
Shoulder Surgeries
- Acromioclavicular Joint Repair (Primary)
- Acromioclavicular Joint Resection
- Anterior Shoulder Instability Procedures (Bankart, Latarjet and Bone Grafts)
- Pectoralis Major Repair
- Rotator Cuff Tendon Repair
- Subacromial Decompression
- Superior Capsule Reconstruction
- Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Elbow & Wrist
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
Fracture Fixation Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Clavicle Fracture Fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
- Lisfranc Fixation
- Patella Fracture Fixation
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Fixation