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Pre- and post-operative physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the overall success of surgical procedures and the speed of recovery. These services are designed to prepare the body for surgery, improve outcomes, and facilitate a faster, more effective rehabilitation process.

Pre-Operative Physiotherapy: Pre-operative physiotherapy focuses on preparing the patient physically and mentally for surgery. This includes exercises, education, and techniques to optimize the body’s condition before the surgical procedure.

How Pre-Operative Physiotherapy Helps:

1. Enhances Physical Fitness: Improves strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness to ensure the body is in optimal condition for surgery.

2. Reduces Surgical Risks: Lowers the risk of complications during and after surgery by improving overall health.

3. Educates Patients: Provides information about the surgery, post-operative expectations, and the rehabilitation process, reducing anxiety and improving compliance.

4. Optimizes Recovery: Strengthens specific muscles and joints that will be affected by the surgery, leading to a faster and more effective recovery.

5. Pain Management: Teaches techniques and exercises to manage pain before and after surgery.

6. Improves Outcomes: Prepares the body for surgery, leading to better surgical outcomes and quicker return to normal activities.

Conditions Treated with Pre-Operative Physiotherapy:

1. Orthopedic surgeries (e.g., joint replacements, ligament repairs)

2. Cardiac surgeries

3. Abdominal surgeries

4. Spinal surgeries

5. Sports injury-related surgeries

6. General surgical procedures requiring physical rehabilitation

Post-Operative Physiotherapy: Post-operative physiotherapy focuses on helping patients recover after surgery. It includes exercises, manual therapy, and other techniques to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent complications.

How Post-Operative Physiotherapy Helps:

1. Facilitates Early Mobilization: Encourages movement as soon as possible to prevent complications such as blood clots and pneumonia.

2. Reduces Pain and Swelling: Utilizes techniques like manual therapy, ice, and compression to manage post-surgical pain and inflammation.

3. Restores Function and Mobility: Tailors exercises to restore strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the affected area.

4. Prevents Scar Tissue Formation: Uses techniques to prevent excessive scar tissue formation and improve tissue healing.

5. Enhances Surgical Outcomes: Aims to achieve the best possible functional outcomes, allowing patients to return to their daily activities and sports.

6. Provides Ongoing Education and Support: Offers continuous education and support throughout the recovery process to ensure long-term success.

Conditions Treated with Post-Operative Physiotherapy:

1. Orthopedic surgeries (e.g., joint replacements, ACL reconstructions)

2. Cardiac surgeries (e.g., bypass surgery, valve replacements)

3. Abdominal surgeries (e.g., hernia repairs)

4. Spinal surgeries (e.g., laminectomy, spinal fusion)

5. Sports injury-related surgeries (e.g., rotator cuff repairs)

6. General post-surgical recovery requiring physical rehabilitation