Why is it important?

Surgery is mostly a life-changing experience. No matter what sort of surgery you have undergone, from – joint replacements to open-heart surgery – undergoing rehab after surgery with a physical therapist is vital to maximize your physical strength, speed up recovery and help you get back to your normal self and daily routine.

As your body is healing, you are likely to experience pain, inflammation and swelling, making it difficult to do daily tasks like dressing, standing and walking. You may also have specific instruction to follow from your surgical team, which helps prevent complications. Post-surgical rehabilitation thus is a non-invasive, drug-free and evidence-based way to regain your strength, balance, flexibility and mobility after surgery. Physiotherapy can help manage pain and lessen the dependence on medicines.