Prehab and Rehab
Prehabilitation (Prehab) and Rehabilitation (Rehab) are two phases that most of us experience during our lives. It is important to understand that, through careful planning and support from our Clinicians, your recovery could be a less painful and a quicker experience.
All programmes start with an initial appointment with your Clinician, during which they will fully assess your situation and discuss options with you. You will be taken into the gym for the introductory session and they will spend time explaining the programme of exercises they prescribe. It is vital that you understand everything that is being explained, so please do not worry about asking again for clarity. You then have access to the gym for a three month period to carry out your programme, either preceding your surgery or, as part of your recovery from an injury or surgery.
During your programme, your therapist will assess your progress midway. It is a great way to ensure you are still on the right track to a full recovery.
At the end of the three months, you may need to revisit your Clinician for a final assessment and that extra reassurance that you can now progress into a fully active lifestyle. Your Clinician will discuss this with you during your programme and make the appropriate recommendations.
Prehabilitation is an essential part of preparation before surgery that focuses on increasing strength, flexibility, range of motion, stamina and functional ability. It will help you achieve your best possible health to enhance your post-operative recovery.
Studies have shown the benefits of prehab before surgery include:
- Helping mentally prepare you for surgery, which leads to reduced anxiety, stress and enhances mental resilience
- Enhances physical health by strengthening muscles and improving cardiovascular fitness
- Less post-operative pain
- Reduces the risk of post-operative complications
- Speeds up and improves recovery after surgery
- Shorter hospital stays
- Reducing and managing pain leading up to your surgery
- Optimising successful outcomes of surgery
Whether you are having joint replacement surgery, back surgery, abdominal surgery, cardiac surgery or cancer surgery, our Clinicians can help you with your individualised prehab programme. We will also provide education regarding expectations after surgery, returning to normal home and work activities and setting goals around these.
Rehabilitation programmes offer a multitude of benefits for individuals recovering from injuries, surgery or dealing with chronic conditions. They are uniquely designed to optimise physical function, promote healing, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Some key benefits of rehabilitation programmes include:
- Restoring physical function and abilities such as strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Our Clinicians will create targeted exercises and techniques enabling you to regain your functionality and the ability to perform daily activities with greater ease and independence.
- Pain Management strategies help individuals alleviate discomfort and improve quality of life. These may include techniques such as manual therapy, heat/ cold therapy, electrical stimulation or therapeutic exercises that target specific areas of pain or injury.
- Optimal recovery after surgery or injury is more evident as rehabilitation programmes play a vital role in facilitating the healing process, reducing the risk of complications and helping you regain your physical abilities more efficiently.
- Preventing Future Injuries by supplying education on proper body mechanics, movement patterns and techniques to reduce the risk of re-injury or developing new injuries.
- Psychological and Emotional Support is available through our Multi Disciplinary Team. Dealing with injuries or chronic conditions can be challenging emotionally and these programmes provide guidance, counselling and coping strategies to manage the psychological impact.
- Promotion of Independence and Quality of Life is paramount. By improving your physical function, reducing pain and providing tools for self-management, these programmes enable you to engage in meaningful activities, maintain social connections and regain control.
- Patient Focused Care and a bespoke programme as we are all unique with individual needs and goals. The programmes are designed to address specific conditions, taking into account the unique circumstances and requirements.
To make an enquiry or book your appointment please call 01386 792126.
