A surgical procedure is bound to take a toll on one’s body. No matter the severity of the process, even the smallest cuts and incisions make an individual slow down for a while and take things easy. Post-surgical rehabilitation can be done successfully via adequate physical therapy, eating the right food, and getting ample rest for the body to recharge completely. Post-operative care is always recommended by surgeons and it usually hastens the recovery process in several patients. Patients are anxious to get to their original functioning and may take some miscalculated steps to challenge their bodies. Our innovative care strategies at Back to Health Physical Therapy Associates will help you find quick relief. Let us have a look at some of the steps that can be taken to keep the health in check after surgery.
Opt for a post-surgical rehabilitation program
The surgeon can help choose the appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation program according to your procedures. This keeps your activity and movement in check and equips the musculoskeletal system to move appropriately. They can design a wholesome recovery plan, complete with modalities that help the body and muscles relax. The program consists of therapeutic exercises that can aid in recovery from orthopaedic surgical procedures. Surgeries due to injuries include rehabilitation in the form of a method to gain the physical potential back in the injured tissues and muscles. You can expect the following advantage through your post-surgical rehabilitation program:
- Diminish pain, swelling, and inflammation
- Expedite wound healing and minimize scarring
- Enhance circulation, range of motion, and strength
- Reinstate your functional mobility (your ability to move around in your environment and participate in activities, such as climbing stairs, and getting in and out of a car)
Keep a check on your diet
It is of great essence to consume proper food after the procedures as the body will need maximum nutrition to recover from the sedative and weakness that usually accompanies the surgery. Doctors may suggest avoiding certain items and make sure that you follow the instructions thoroughly for the prescribed time period. Eat natural and avoid eating out of boxes for a while. Quit habits like smoking and consumption of alcohol, at least for the duration of the post-surgical rehab as it can have harmful effects on the body.
Take care of the affected area
The incisions need to be tended professionally and the patient needs to be careful about the same once they are on their own. Preventing infections, coughing, and sneezing carefully, and washing the hands before touching the infected area are some of the basic rules to follow after invasive surgery. Do not engage in extreme physical activity that might be exhausting and strenuous for the body and the wound. Do not scrub the affected area vigorously and massage with light pressure.
Finally, have patience and take it slow
The body has been through definitive trauma during the surgery and does not expect to spring back into action within a few days. Recovery is a gradual process and one cannot completely control the body’s processing power. The above-mentioned steps do help in accelerating the healing to a certain extent as well as acts as a preventive agent to see that the body does not transpire into worse shape. Keep up with follow-up appointments and take your medications to aid the pain-relief procedure. Work together with the physical therapist to gain adequate advantage for the post-surgical rehabilitation programs and observe the improvements before pursuing regular activities. Contact Us.
