Pre / Post-operative rehabilitation is crucial for the success of any surgical procedure. The purpose is to maintain or restore muscle strength, joint mobility, coordination in walking and mitigation of pain. Our customised exercise programme provides several important benefits:
- Maintains and restores normal range of motion, reducing the risk of post-operative stiffness
- Maintains or increases muscle strength to support better recovery
- Improves balance and coordination
- Enhances overall fitness in preparation for surgery
The rehabilitation period ranges from 3 months to 6 months, depending on the extent of surgery. This timeframe is necessary for the cartilage cells to adapt and mature into repair tissue. Insufficient rehabilitation can place excessive stress on healing tissue, increasing the risk of repair failure.
Post-operative management and immobilisation for primary treatment of acute musculoskeletal soft-tissue injuries is less effective than controlled mobilization. Early mobilisation promotes:
- Faster return to physical activity
- Reduced persistent swelling
- Improved stability of involved tissues
- Restoration of range of motion
- More positive long-term rehabilitation outcomes.
Examples of orthopaedic surgeries:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
ACL injury is the tearing of the ACL, which mostly occur during participation in sports that involve jumping, sudden stops or change of directions. Rehabilitation can be done pre and post operation to help patients regain strength and stability of their knee.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
PCL injury is the tearing of the PCL, which is mostly caused by a blow to the knee while it is bent. Rehabilitation can be done pre and post operation to help patients regain strength and stability of their knees.
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint, without making a large incision through the skin and other soft tissues. Arthroscopy is commonly used on the knee joint, treating meniscal, ligaments, cartilage and patella injuries.
Meniscectomy
Meniscectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of all or part of a torn meniscus in the knee joint.
Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff repair is a surgical procedure to repair and reattach a torn tendon in the shoulder.
Joint Replacement
Joint replacement is a surgical procedure whereby a damaged joint is removed and replaced by a new joint.
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the damaged bone and cartilage of the knee joint is replaced with prosthetic components, such as metal or plastic.
Total Hip Replacement (THR)
Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the damaged bone and cartilage of the hip joint is removed and replaced with prosthetic components, such as metal or plastic.
