After surgery, physical therapy can help ensure that your body heals properly. Examples of this include minimizing scar tissue, reestablishing joint motion and function, and retraining muscles. With a personalized treatment plan, post-operative therapy can help with:
- Circulation and preventing blood clots
- Posture, balance, and coordination improvement
- Home exercise instruction
- Pain control and management
- Flexibility
- Reducing the risk for postoperative pulmonary complications (PCCs)