18/10/2022
[Post Surgery Rehab]
Following a surgery, the affected body part will immediately start healing to repair itself from the damages of surgery. If left untreated, it may take longer time for the body to heal due to certain complications.
Rehabilitation is the act of restoring someone back to normal health or pre-medical condition.
The goals of rehabilitation are to reduce pain, restore mobility, strength & overall body movements and guide the tissues to optimal recovery, ultimately helping the individual to return to their previous daily lifestyle.
Post-operative rehabilitation should start as soon as possible.
The misconception on the need for adequate rest before any form of rehabilitation should, at this point, be laid down to rest as prolonged resting after surgery would lead to further complications.
The key concept of exercise in post-surgery rehabilitation is doing the right type of exercise at the right time, with the right dosage. Finding the right balance between not doing enough and too much exercise is crucial. Thus, neither complete rest nor sporting activities are advisable at this stage. As time progresses, the balance tends to shift from less demanding to more intensive exercises as the rehabilitation intensity is progressed.