Your route to preventing injuries and speeding recovery
Prehabilitation, often shortened to prehab, stands as the proactive counterpart to rehabilitation. The difference is Prehab is done before an event that could cause injury to either prevent it, or help you recover more quickly.
For example, if you had an accident at work and tore the tendons in your shoulder to the point that it requires surgery -you would benefit from physical therapy to help prehab for this event. A personalized program, meticulously crafted by your physical therapy team, will cater to the unique needs of your injury. This will focus on increasing blood flow to the affected area, decreasing swelling, maintaining mobility, and improving strength. Attainment of these objectives not only expedites post-surgical recovery, but also significantly enhances the likelihood of favorable outcomes.
Conversely, prehab extends its benefits to recreational pursuits as well. Perhaps you have an low activity lifestyle, but are planning a vacation that requires a lot of activity. Maybe you want to go to the mountains and hike or rock climb, go to the beach and surf and swim in the ocean, or appease the kids and take a trip to a theme park.
Lets say you decide to take a trip to Disney World. The average person takes between 3,000 to 4,000 steps per day. While at Disney World, a person will average between 20,000 to 30,000 steps a day. This, compounded with multiple days in the park can lead to injury, pain, and decreased enjoyment of your trip. Preparing for your trip involves gradually increasing your physical activity and integrating stretching and strengthening into your daily routine. This will help your body become accustomed to the demands it will encounter. This is especially important if you have an old, lingering injury that sporadically troubles you, serving to mitigate any potential exacerbation of symptoms.
At Anderson Physical Therapy we more commonly work with patients to help prepare for surgery. An added benefit of prehab with us is a seamless transition into post-surgical rehab as we stay in contact with your surgeon both before and after surgery. We are committed to providing top-notch care with a focus on overall wellness for each patient we serve. Don’t wait any longer to address your prehabilitation needs. Schedule your appointment today and take the first step toward a healthier, more resilient you.
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