It can be scary to go under the knife. You may be unsure about the procedure and not know what to expect afterward. Our physiotherapist will be able to walk you through the exact recovery process for your operation.

1. Reduce scar tissue after surgery

Scar tissue and surgery go hand-in-hand. They must also repair scar tissue when a surgeon needs to remove layers of skin, fat tissue, connective tissue, or muscles.

Scar tissue is formed when the body finishes what the surgeon began. Scar tissue is formed from inflammation and irritation surrounding joints, muscles, and tendons. This makes it difficult for the area of scar tissue to move.

It is hard and painful to remove scar tissue once it has formed and become solidified. A physiotherapist should be able to move scar tissue as soon as possible. This will reduce the pain and discomfort associated with surgery.

Although physiotherapy can be uncomfortable immediately after surgery, it's far less painful than waiting for rehabilitation to start.

2. Move safely and comfortably as soon as you can

The therapy process can often be started within 24 hours of surgery by a physiotherapist. Numerous studies have shown that patients who get up and move immediately after surgery have a faster recovery time than those who have to rest or recover. Patients who have had a hip or knee replacement must be able to walk and stand within 24 hours.

Patients who need to have surgery in other parts of their bodies are often referred by physiotherapists before they leave the hospital. This allows them to begin therapy immediately after they are discharged. Your recovery will be faster if you get started with rehabilitation as soon as possible after surgery.

3. A physiotherapist can be a movement expert

It is often forgotten that a physiotherapist can also be a specialist in medicine. They have extensive education and training. They are also highly skilled diagnosticians.

Your physiotherapist will evaluate your movement abilities and discuss your surgery procedure during your first meeting. The physiotherapist will schedule your post-surgical rehabilitation appointments according to your needs and procedure.

You might think, "It's too early!" or "I'm not ready!" Trust their experience, skill, and expertise. You will be able to return to optimal health faster if you follow the prescribed timing and order.