Why Is Physical Therapy Important After Surgery?

Anytime you have surgery, even when it is considered minor surgery, it can leave your body weak, in pain, and immobilized. While we all want to recover quickly after such an event, the truth is that some will fight harder to get back to where we were before surgery than others. At Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville, we know that physical therapy is an effective way to expedite post-surgical recovery.

Reasons to Have Physical Therapy After Surgery

• Regain mobility faster
• Recover quicker
• Manage pain more effectively
• May allow for avoiding or limiting pain medication
• Improves circulation
• Improves muscle function
• Strengthens your core
• Improves your balance

Improving Movement

A study conducted by the National Institute of Health showed that seniors that lacked movement following surgery were shown to have a loss of function, increased complications, and a higher degree of muscle weakness. Lack of movement over an extended period also reduces heart and lung capacity.

Physical therapy and chiropractic care can get you back your strength and get you back to your normal activities quicker. Chiropractic care and physical therapy are attractive options for improving post-surgical recovery because they are natural and non-invasive. Rather than masking your pain with prescription medication, we will help reduce your pain at its source.

Who Should Get Physical Therapy Post Surgery?

Those that have had the following surgeries have been shown to benefit greatly from physical therapy:

• ACL repair

• Meniscus repair

• Joint replacement

• Bypass surgery

• Heart attack rehab

• Back surgery

Chiropractor in Yorkville

If you are concerned about your post-surgical recovery, the medical professionals at Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville are ready to assist you. We will assess your condition provide you with the most effective combination of treatments possible. For more information on physical therapy or to schedule an appointment, call us at (630) 239-7284

See if our specialized programs can get you back to feeling yourself. Call or request an appointment with our chiropractor today.