Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Redmond, WA

Post-Surgical Rehab

Charline A.

Always welcoming and effective! Bridle Trails PT has helped me and members of my family on several occasions over the past 3 years and I have always found their treatments and advice very helpful.

Ken B.

In October I had a knee replacement. They told me to have therapy. I had no idea where to go. I looked in the phone book and picked BTPT. I’m glad I did. I’ve had good treatments. I thank them for all the help I got!

Mary J.

Over the past 6 months I have had 2 knee replacements on my right leg. After the first surgery my doctor suggested I go to Bridle Trails PT. I worked with Cole, who worked diligently to get me up and dancing again. However, after several months of hard-work, we learned of an old injury that was causing issues.

Susan A.

Following knee replacement, this old gal spent a month and a half being put through her paces by Cole and Paul. One would think that my advanced age might have given me an inside track to "easy" therapy sessions. But, nooooooo. I was given no sympathy and no breaks.

Susan B.

I had partial knee replacement surgery in the Fall of 2017. My surgery itself went well, however, as a result of the antibiotics administered while in surgery I obtained C-Diff, a very contagious ailment. As a result, I was quarantined and couldn’t start my PT until a month later then scheduled.

Taryn H.

In January 2016 & January 2018 I had my knees replaced in 2016 – right knee & 2018 –left. I worked with Paul for my recovery. I was luck to have easy recoveries, I bounce back quickly. But I also respect both Paul and Cole and their experience.

Joy A.

I came to Bridle Trails PT in April after my third knee surgery. I had the initial consultation with Cole, who was very professional and asked a lot of questions regarding how my knee was prior to my surgery. Then I had my appointments with Paul, who put up with a lot I must say.

Sally N.

I have had 2 knee replacements within one year. Paul, Mark, and Cole have all helped in getting my knees back to where I can do most anything I want to do. I am bike riding, hiking, and working out at the gym, pretty much the same as before.

Post-surgical rehab can be a long process. After surgery, rehabilitation can take months and even up to a year in some cases. It’s important for postoperative patients to realize this. Whether it’s knee surgery, shoulder surgery, or another type of surgery, the recovery period will take time. The actual timeframe for post-surgical rehab depends on many factors, including the intensity of the surgery. Your tissues need to be worked on by a physical therapist, as they cannot recover on their own. These tissues also need time to heal and mature. The core of post-surgical rehabilitation is doing the right exercises and the right amount of exercises. The intensity of the stimulation should increase gradually and progressively as you heal.

The Benefits of Physical Therapy After Surgery in Redmond, WA

Most doctors and other medical professionals recommend physical therapy after having an operation because of its many benefits. The benefits of physical therapy post-op include:

  • Promotion of healing
  • Regain mobility
  • Faster recovery
  • Involvement in rehabilitation
  • Address postoperative pain
  • Reduce scar tissue formation

It is important for the body to heal after an operation. This could be to heal scar tissue or to retrain the muscles after surgery. With a physical therapist in Redmond, Washington, patients can have a treatment plan designed specifically for their type of surgery. Surgeons diagnose and fix injuries; physical therapists improve the way you feel and function after surgery.

Surgeries in the lower extremities, especially the hips and knees, require physical therapy to regain mobility and flexibility. Physical therapy helps those injured return to their regular activities and daily tasks. Daily activities, such as walking and gardening, are possible again. Physical therapists understand the different stages of healing and know how to develop a treatment plan that speeds up recovery, so patients can return to their active lifestyle.

What to Expect

When developing a treatment plan, physical therapists always take into account pre-op fitness state and post-op goals. They access muscles and joints above and below the surgery site. It’s a collaborative relationship. Our physical therapists develop specific exercise plans for each patient. Patients can learn the exercises with the physical therapist and then do them on their own at home. Patients give physical therapists continual feedback about their progress and have a lot of input. Physical therapists may also provide passive treatments, such as manual massage, ultrasound, and cold and hot therapies.

Therapy is usually divided into separate stages. The first phase comes immediately after surgery when the affected body part may be immobilized while pain and swelling start to reduce. Then comes a series of progressive exercises to improve range of motion, stability, and function. The last goal is to return the patient to a pre-injury activity level.

Physical therapy after surgery can put one on a faster track to recovery. Why let recovery take longer? Take advantage of physical therapy services if you’ve had surgery. Contact Bridle Trails today at our Redmond, WA office and get started on your road to recovery.

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