Pre & Post Operation Physio & Rehabilitation

What is Prehabilitation?

Prehabilitation or prehab is the process of maximising your functional ability to help you to be in the best position to withstand an upcoming physical stress. This can include those stresses created by surgery, sport or an occupation.

It can take the form of education, postural/movement assessment and re-education, strength/mobility/breathing exercises.

TK Physio provide Physiotherapy services for anyone looking to return to their previous function following injury including returning to work or sport. We know that most of our intervention comes following illness or injury however we very much advocate the importance of prehabilitation.

Prehabilitation (Prehab) can include a physiotherapy intervention which aims to maximise your functional ability and slow down deterioration due to a long-term condition or aging. It can also take the form of specific exercises or movement advice, given following an assessment, to help prevent injury. It has also been shown to have a positive impact in preparing the body for an upcoming surgery with initial research suggesting improved post-operative outcomes.

Prehab has also been shown to be very important in injury prevention in sport and at TK Physio we can help to ensure that you are doing the most effective exercise for this.

TK Physio aims to achieve the best possible outcomes for all their clients.

How can Prehab help me?

• Improve outcome after surgery

• Prevent sporting injury

• Prepare your body for a new challenge/occupation

Contact us to chat about your concerns and we can discuss some physio options that can prepare you for the road ahead.

Preparing for Surgery with Pre-Op Physiotherapy

Pre-operative interventions use Physiotherapy treatments such as exercise and education to maximise your current health, strength, mobility, and fitness, which may include your respiratory function.

This can be used prior to many different types of surgery to help to improve post-op outcomes. It can also be used to improve function while awaiting surgery.

What does Pre-op Intervention include?

• Full assessment, taking into account your personal circumstances and type of surgery.

• Treatment plan and an individualised home exercise programme.

• Education so you know what you are doing and why.

• Treatment within our lovely clinic setting, or we can come to you if needed.

• Support and guidance.

If you would like to know more about maximising your physical ability in preparation for surgery, please contact us.

What is Post-Op Physiotherapy?

Following discharge after an operation many people find they are at a lower level of function and independence which can have and impact on their overall wellbeing and quality of life.

You may be lucky and receive some outpatient or community physiotherapy but unfortunately these services are limited so not everyone has this additional input. Even for those who do receive it sessions are normally limited in number.

We don’t think it is okay to have to accept that you have a much lower level of function and independence, at TK Physio we are passionate about everyone having the opportunity to achieve their best outcome possible and we look forward to helping you achieve yours.

We appreciate that getting out and about after an operation can be difficult therefore we offer a home physio option so your rehab isn’t negatively impacted, this can be for as long as is required. Once you are able you can then join us at our lovely accessible clinic to continue your post-op rehabilitation until you reach your realistic goals.

TK Physio can provide post-operative rehabilitation and treatment to people following a wide variety of procedures either in your own home or in clinic.

Your quality of life is important so if you would like TK Physio to help you regain function and independence after an operation please contact us.