Blog post from our board member Dr. Robert Bacci: Prehabilitation in Visalia and Hanford – Courtesy of Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy
HAVING SURGERY – YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER PREHABILITATION (PREHAB)
Prehab, short for prehabilitation, is a type of physical therapy that focuses on preparing the body before (pre) surgery. It’s similar to regular physical therapy, but it’s done before the patient has surgery. The goal of prehab is to improve the patient’s physical condition, so recovery is easier – more on this below.
WHAT TYPES OF SURGERY BENEFIT FROM PREHABILITATION?
It’s reasonable to assume that just about anyone that is having orthopedic surgery will benefit from prehabilitation in Visalia or Hanford .
These are some common surgical procedures patients experience that should go through our program:
• Total knee replacement,
• Total hip replacement,
• Rotator cuff repairs or
• Shoulder replacement surgeries .
Doctors and rehabilitation scientists have studied prehab with the above mentioned surgical procedures and the results have been positive.
CLINICAL RESEARCH SUGGEST PREHABILITATION IS HELPS PATIENTS AVOID COMPLICATIONS, REDUCE COSTS, & DECREASE YOUR TIME IN THE HOSPITAL
Prehab can help to reduce the risk of a number of functional problems after surgery. For example, if a patient has weak muscles or poor cardiorespiratory endurance, they may have trouble getting out of bed, trouble with personal hygiene & using the toilet, difficulty walking & getting around the home, or challenges with stairs & uneven surfaces. Read more…