Physical Therapy Before & After Knee Replacement for a Better Outcome
During a total knee replacement, your damaged knee bones and joints are replaced with prosthetics. You may need a knee replacement if you have knee joint damage due to rheumatoid arthritis, alignment problems, osteoarthritis, or other bone diseases. At Westbury Total Health Care, our physical therapists and occupational therapists specialize in health and wellness guidance for knee recovery in Westbury, NY. We can provide physical therapy before knee surgery, and knee replacement recovery support and post-surgery pain management.
How Does a Physical Therapist Help?
Your physical therapist and occupational therapist are crucial parts of your collaborative health care team. They will help you prepare mentally and physically for surgery, manage your expectations, and lower your risk of complications. They will also offer knee replacement recovery support. They will guide you through exercises that improve your range of motion, mobility, and function so you can get back on your feet faster. This lowers your risk of blood clots, stroke, circulation problems, and muscle atrophy.
Before Knee Replacement Surgery
We will work closely with you before your knee replacement surgery to prepare you for an optimal outcome. Our comprehensive exercise program will help you build muscle strength and minimize physical decline post-surgery. We will assess and evaluate any physical deficits and risks and offer prevention strategies. Our exercises will improve the strength and flexibility of your knee joints, upper body, and supportive muscles. We can also offer risk mitigation by helping you stop smoking and drinking, lose weight, and prepare your home for your post-surgery recovery.
Post-Surgery Pain Management & Recovery
After your surgery, we will get you up and around as quickly as possible. We will help you learn how to complete daily living activities safely while supporting your recovery and reducing your risk of falls. We will show you how to use mobility aids and control post-surgery symptoms like pain, swelling, and edema. We will also guide you through the exercises you need to do to improve range of motion, strength, flexibility, and mobility.
Find Knee Replacement Recovery Support in Westbury, NY
Visit us at Westbury Total Health Care before your knee replacement surgery and meet with our physical therapists and occupational therapists. We will assess your overall health, medical history, details of your surgical plan, and your lifestyle. We can then create a personalized pre- and post-surgery recovery plan designed to optimize your surgical outcome and give you the best chance of a full and fast recovery. Call us today to learn more, or to schedule an appointment.
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