Pre-Operative Rehabilitation

Understanding Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation (Prehab)

Preparing for surgery is as important as the surgery itself. At Azzurro Physiotherapy, we believe that surgery should be approached like any major event in your life. Pre-operative rehabilitation, or prehabilitation, involves conditioning your body before surgery to enhance recovery and overall outcomes. Research consistently shows that patients who undergo prehabilitation have improved post-operative results.

What is Pre-Operative (Prehabilitation)?

Prehabilitation is a structured and personalised programme designed to:

Enhance Physical Fitness: Improve your overall strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health to ensure you are in the best possible shape for surgery.
Reduce Surgical Risks: Better physical condition can help reduce complications during and after surgery.
Improve Recovery Outcomes: Being physically prepared can lead to faster and more effective recovery, with fewer complications and reduced pain.
Boost Confidence: Knowing you are well-prepared can help alleviate anxiety and improve mental readiness for surgery.

How Can We Help?

Our approach to pre-operative rehabilitation is comprehensive and tailored to your specific needs. Here’s how we can help:

Comprehensive Assessment: We start with a thorough evaluation to understand your current physical condition, surgical plan, and goals. This helps us develop a personalised prehabilitation programme.
Strength and Conditioning: We focus on building your strength and endurance through targeted exercises. This prepares your muscles and cardiovascular system for the demands of surgery and recovery. Even those who are physically limited by pain can Prehab safely, and we are experts at finding safe, non-irritable ways to improve strength and fitness to help prepare you for surgery.
Flexibility and Mobility Training: Improving your range of motion and flexibility helps ensure that you maintain as much mobility as possible post-surgery.
Functional Training: We incorporate exercises that mimic daily activities and tasks, helping you maintain functional independence and prepare for post-operative challenges.
Education and Advice: We provide guidance on what to expect before, during, and after surgery, including tips on pain management, activity modifications, and post-operative care.
Mental Preparation: We help you build confidence and reduce anxiety by preparing you physically and mentally for the upcoming surgery.
Home Exercises: We offer a set of exercises to perform at home, ensuring consistent progress and helping you maintain your fitness level leading up to the surgery.

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At Azzurro Physiotherapy, we are committed to helping you approach your surgery with confidence and physical readiness. We can assist you in preparing for surgery, ensuring you are in the best possible shape for optimal recovery and outcomes. Our prehabilitation programme is designed to help you face surgery with strength and resilience, leading to a smoother and more successful recovery process.