Pre-Surgical Physical Therapy

Our West Hartford, Glastonbury or Granby, CT physical therapists can help you with your current discomfort. Our therapists will use a variety of treatments, including modalities and targeted manual therapy, to minimize swelling and improve the mobility of the joints and soft tissues. These techniques can help you alleviate your pain and learn how to manage any soreness or pain after surgery.

As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” The better you feel before surgery, the better you’ll feel after. The mental and physical toll an injury has on the body can negatively affect the outcome of a surgery. Taking the time to prepare ahead of time enhances the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Physical therapists are highly trained in all aspects of health and well-being. Our therapists can discuss strategies like proper sleep, nutrition, and mentally preparing can help minimize adverse outcomes and maximize your overall recovery!

It reduces your chances of complications after surgery.

Swelling and struggle with a range of motion after surgery are often reasons for added pain and frustration. Also, learning about the signs and symptoms of serious issues like blood clots and infection can help prepare you to know what to look for and address to minimize complications.

Some people find rehabilitation immediately after surgery challenging due to pain or medication miscues. Our team will help you understand what is normal and to be expected and what needs to be addressed sooner than later.

Physical therapy will improve your range of motion, strength, and mobility leading up to your surgery so your body is prepared as well as it can be for the surgery.

Getting your physical body prepared can help shorten your recovery time. If you go into surgery with a lot of swelling, major range of motion deficits, significant weakness, and major balance or gait abnormalities, you will have to dig yourself out of a hole before getting started on the rehabilitation from the actual surgery.

Strong muscles, full range of motion, and no swelling before surgery allow you to return to normal much faster. Participating in a pre-surgery rehab program can help make your recovery much easier.

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In some cases, attending physical therapy before surgery can resolve the pain and limitations that led you to surgery in the first past. Research has shown that physical therapy has the same or better results than surgery. Conditions like meniscus tears, hip impingement, and shoulder impingement all respond very well to physical therapy treatments.

If your condition improves significantly after attending physical therapy, you can delay or cancel your surgery and consult with your surgeon about your options.