Many people have had a span in their life that has been affected by some type of orthopedic issue requiring surgery and physical rehabilitation.
Of those who do end up going through any type of orthopedic surgery, almost all will end up going through a personalized rehab program like we provide at Joint Effort Physical Therapy. There is, however, a component that some individuals are not fortunate enough to receive. It is a component that comes even before the orthopedic procedure/surgery, which can give you a head start on recovery. Prehabilitation, or more popularly known as "Prehab," is the link in the chain that a lot of orthopedic patients fail to receive or have not heard of.
What is Prehab?
In an online article from the University of Orthopedic Associates, Prehabilitation is defined as "physical and/or lifestyle preparation designed to improve recovery time following surgery." With the help from Joint Effort Physical Therapy guiding and designing the Prehab program, individuals can experience decreased pain, shorter recovery times, and overall better active experiences. Any individual who is set for any type of major upper limb, lower limb, or spinal procedure is a likely candidate for Prehab with the Joint Effort Physical Therapy team. With professional judgment and assistance paired with the individual's goals for themselves post-surgery, Prehab programs are gauged toward a realistic goal of functioning. The individual may then get back to doing what they like, with no limitations.
What to expect from Prehab
Joint Effort Physical Therapy Prehab programs will hit on more than just the idea of focusing on the future surgical site/region. The Joint Effort Physical Therapy Prehab program consists of a proper warm-up, a cardio component, flexibility training, strengthening, and most importantly, a goal toward a functional level that allows an individual to perform their desired activities. With this plan, we can prepare people for faster, less painful recovery.
Many will continue to struggle with knowing whether Prehab is a part of their future recovery, but that's the intent of this article. Hopefully, this article has at least sparked the thought in those going through or who will be going through their own type of orthopedic dilemma in the future. At the very least, if there is any uncertainty regarding the idea of Prehab, then do not hesitate to contact Joint Effort Physical Therapy at 501-781-2701 or email us at [email protected]. Also, check our website at http://www.jephysicaltherapy.com for other services we provide.