PRE- & POST-OPERATIVE
Why Lee Physio?
SIMPLIFYING THE COMPLEXITY
We understand the frustration of injury and the wait for surgery. We are here to guide you through the essential information you need to know for pre- and post-operative rehabilitation.
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We work across various procedures, including:
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ACL Reconstruction
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Meniscal Repair/Meniscectomy
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Total Knee Replacement
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Total Hip Replacement
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Shoulder Reconstruction/Arthroscopy
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Rotator Cuff Repair
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Discectomy/Laminectomy/Spinal fusion
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ORIF of Fracture
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Here is a flow chart to illustrate what is going to happen and what to expect:
Phase 1 -
PRE-OPERATIVE REHAB
The pre-operative stage is as important as the recovery and post-operation phases.
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We help you to:
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Settle acute symptoms from an injury.
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Optimise swelling as much as possible.
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Regain a good level of strength and function before surgery (e.g., regular use of ice, range of motion (ROM) exercises, low-impact aerobic exercises as tolerated).
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Progress strength training in parallel with the clinical condition of the injured part.
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Discuss with your specialist and our physiotherapist for a return to training and sports plan.
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Tell us your concerns and goals.
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Phase 2 -
RECOVERY FROM SURGERY
Any surgery is traumatic. Please take it easy for 1-2 weeks. We are here to assist you in your recovery:
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Optimise swelling and minimize the level of pain.
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Strictly follow your surgeon's recommendations regarding the ROM brace/sling.
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Improve the range of motion within the recommended restriction.
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Engage in gentle muscle activation and relaxation.
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Restore a good level of daily living function.
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Phase 3 -
POST-OPERATIVE REHAB
If you come to see our physiotherapist after surgery, we will discuss a return-to-work/sports/training plan that is criteria-driven.
Our rehab sessions include the following:
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Identify contributing factors leading to existing injury or re-injury.
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Optimise your movement pattern.
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Regain and improve your joint mobility, strength, stability, and coordination.
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Perform a high volume of specific exercises to rebuild muscle memory and confidence.
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Assess the key functional outcomes that must be met before returning to work/sports/training.
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