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Surgery Physiotherapy
Surgery physiotherapy plays a vital role in the recovery of patients from minor or major surgery and whether it was an elective or emergency procedure. There are many types of surgery where physiotherapy can assist. Some of the most common procedures which are rehabilitated with physiotherapy are:
- Joint replacements
- Muscle repairs
- Cardiac surgery
- Respiratory surgery
- Bone fixation surgery (pins and plates)
- Amputation
Elective surgery can be treated with surgery physiotherapists prior to the operation as this can improve the tissues quality around the joint and muscle strength, which can optimise a quicker recovery post-op. Some of the most common treatments which surgery physiotherapy can include are:
- Bed exercises
- Bed mobility
- Transfer practice
- Strengthening and range of movement exercises
- Pain management
- Electrotherapy
- Mobility
- Walking aid provision
- Respiratory treatments (Chest)
Surgery physiotherapy is an essential requirement for most procedures for an optimal speedy recovery. Patients can be seen within hospital and then for follow up outpatient appointments.
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