Medical procedures that operate on joints and muscles may need long recovery times, which lead to a loss of muscle strength and range of motion. Physical therapy can restore muscle mass and give you better balance and flexibility.
Ascent Physical Therapy Specialists can aid your recovery if you have had or are contemplating:
- Joint replacement
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Rehab after knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgeries
- Shoulder replacement
- Ankle fracture
- Surgery on knees, hips, or ankles
- Shoulder decompression surgery
- Shoulder Rotator Cuff surgery
- Spinal surgery or spinal fusion
- Laminectomy for spinal stenosis
- Discectomy for a herniated disc
- Intertrochanteric hip fracture caused by accident or osteoporosis
- Kyphoplasty to repair a spinal fracture caused by accident or osteoporosis
- Open reduction-internal fixation (ORIF) surgery to repair broken bones
- Chronic Pain
We Work Closely with Your Surgeon
Communication is important for optimal recover after a surgical procedure. We follow a number of post-surgical protocols and take the necessary steps to optimize healing. We will be in contact with your referring physician for guidance regarding any precautions and/or recommendations based on your particular procedure.
Goals of the Rehabilitation Process
- Recovery of joint motion
- Recovery of strength
- Pain relief
- Improved function
- Independent care
Components of Your Care:
- A thorough biomechanical evaluation
- Extensive patient education
- Gentle hands-on techniques to relax the muscles
- Effective joint mobilization techniques to decrease stiffness
- Passive, active-assistive & active range of motion techniques
- Pain-relieving modalities
- Progressive strength training
- Targeted stretching for tight muscles
- Functional re-education
Recovery Times will Vary
Everyone is different. You may require one or two visits, or an extended care plan over several weeks depending upon the procedure, your health, level of physical fitness and a number of other factors.
