Health Blog Category: Post-Surgical
Poor Nutrition Delays the Healing Process
We all know proper nutrition is important in regards to living a happy and healthy lifestyle. What is not talked enough about is how it can impact your healing ability, and ability to recover from injuries, surgeries, or conditions.
How Does Nutrition Impact My Healing?
Poor nutrition can have a major impact on your ability to recover in many ways. Some major ways it impacts your healing includes delayed tissue healing/repairing, increased inflammation, a weaker immune function, and increased muscle loss.
Read full blogACL Surgery and Rehab
Let’s talk about anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. This is a very common injury that occurs when there are excessive forces placed on the knee joint. This is commonly seen as a non contact injury where the individual twists on a planted foot, has a hyperextension of the knee, or stops suddenly with a change of direction (seen with soccer, basketball, football). This can also be a contact injury where there is a direct blow to the knee or a falling injury where the individual lands in a way that places excessive force on the knee.
Read full blogDirect Access Physical Therapy
Before we dive into what direct access physical therapy is, let’s first define the profession of physical therapy (PT) itself.
So… what is PT? The dictionary defines PT as follows:
“Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession, as well as the care provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through patient education, physical intervention, disease prevention, and health promotion.”
That all sounds great, but what does it really mean?
Read full blogEmpowering Recovery: Physical Therapy For Pre-Surgery and Post-Surgical Rehab
Surgery can be a life-changing event, often marking the beginning of a journey towards recovery and improved health. However, the success of surgery isn’t solely determined by the procedure itself; rather, it’s greatly influenced by what happens before and after. Also know as pre and post-surgical rehab.
Read full blogThe Benefits of Pre-hab and Post-Op Therapy For Athletes
Jump start your injury recovery! Recover quicker and more effectively with pre-hab and post-hab physical therapy at Midland & Freeland Sports Rehab.
Read full blogRely On the Pain-Relieving Properties of Physical Therapy- Before and After Surgery
Are You Looking to Improve the Results of Your Surgery? “Prehab” PT Can Help
Practicing with a physical therapist before your operation– sometimes referred to as “prehab,” — can help you mentally and physically prepare your body for the stress of undergoing a major surgery, and is a very wise decision for your health.
Most people know that physical therapy is commonly used as a tool for rehabilitation after surgery or major strain to the body.
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