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Why Physical Therapy Is Essential After Surgery

Learn why physical therapy is essential after surgery. This presentation explains how post-surgical rehabilitation helps reduce pain, restore mobility, rebuild strength, prevent complications, and support a safe, long-term recovery.

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Why Physical Therapy Is Essential After Surgery

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  1. Why Physical Therapy Is Essential After Surgery Essential After Surgery Why Physical Therapy Is Supporting safe recovery, strength, and long-term mobility Restores movement and function Reduces pain and stiffness Prevents long-term complications www.movewellmn.com

  2. The Impact of Surgery on the Body Surgery places stress on muscles, joints, and surrounding tissues. Pain, swelling, and reduced movement are common after procedures. Without proper recovery support, stiffness and weakness can develop quickly.

  3. Why Rest Alone Is Not Enough While rest is important early on, too much inactivity slows healing. Muscles weaken, joints stiffen, and circulation decreases. Guided movement helps the body heal more efficiently and safely.

  4. Restoring Mobility after Surgery Physical therapy focuses on gradually restoring range of motion. Controlled exercises help joints move smoothly again and prevent long-term stiffness that can limit daily activities.

  5. Rebuilding Strength Safely After surgery, muscles lose strength quickly. Targeted strengthening helps protect the surgical area, improves stability, and allows patients to return to normal movement without overloading healing tissues.

  6. Managing Post-Surgical Pain Movement-based rehabilitation helps reduce pain naturally by improving circulation and reducing stiffness. Manual techniques and guided exercises help patients feel more comfortable as healing progresses.

  7. Preventing Complications Post-surgical rehab reduces the risk of complications such as scar tissue buildup, joint stiffness, muscle imbalance, and improper movement patterns that can delay recovery.

  8. Improving Balance and Coordination Surgery can affect balance and body awareness. Therapy retrains coordination and control, which is essential for walking, climbing stairs, and returning to daily activities safely.

  9. Supporting a Safe Return to Daily Life Physical therapy prepares patients to return to work, exercise, and daily routines with confidence. Education on posture, movement, and activity pacing helps protect long-term recovery.

  10. Long-Term Benefits of Post-Surgical Therapy Successful rehabilitation doesn’t just restore movement—it supports long-term joint health, prevents re-injury, and helps patients regain independence and quality of life. Contact Us Contact Us (612) 778-6240 Guided Health, 7250 Metro Blvd Suite 100 Edina, MN 55439 www.movewellmn.com

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