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Post-Surgical Rehab

  • Wayne B.

    When I first came to MDM after surgery I didn’t know what to expect. I was met with friendly staff and we got right to work. In a short time, I could feel myself getting stronger and feeling better. I felt strong enough to make the 2000 mile trip back to Michigan after only a month. I wish everyone at MDM all the health, wealth & happiness, and the time to enjoy them.

  • Ricky A.

    Prior to this surgery, I was most fearful and apprehensive about the rehabilitation that I was going to have to go through. MDM has helped me get the mobility back that I needed. The range of motion that I have now is unbelievable.

  • Keith H.

    When I came to MDM PT I was recovering from my third surgery. I had pain in my back and had issues withy mobility and could not even put on my socks. Thanks to Troy and the team I’m able to walk longer distances, ride my bike without pain. Oh, and I can put my socks on without pain, that’s my biggest accomplishment.

  • Monte S.

    My experiences here after my triple bypass surgery was excellent, with the friendly talented staff at MDM. Took me from my short irons through my driver in six weeks which I feel has been amazing great staff dedicated to your well being.

  • Paul S.

    hat can I say about MDM? Let’s just say without a doubt is the best physical therapy location this man has been to. The staff is personable and the therapists are very knowledgeable. The one-on-one is the best. As far as my therapy, none better than MDM.

  • Sheree L.

    I finally had a Tenex procedure on my right elbow and started PT when I was still experiencing pain 2 months after the Tenex. My pain level is almost zero now for the first time in years! It no longer hurts just to wash my face.

  • Linda L.

    I was so miserable with neck and back pain, for 4-6 weeks. The PT technicians never left, made corrections on my moves. Now I’m pain-free; able to do walks (although still limited for walking longer than 30 mins at a time); and non-ambulatory to do more independent housework and church activities. I’m very, very impressed and really words are not enough to explain my progress.

  • Don C.

    I would like to personally thank the entire staff at MDM for all the help from the beginning of my therapy to the conclusion. They have most definitely worked with me to regain my range of motion and my strength in my left shoulder after my rotator cuff and my bicep tendon surgery.



Speed Up Your Recovery Time with Post-Surgical Rehab

Do you have an upcoming surgery? Are you concerned about the recovery? Are you wondering if you’ll bounce back stronger than you were before? If so, post-surgical rehab can help.

At MDM Physical Therapy, one of our Mesa, AZ physical therapists will design a treatment plan to best fit your needs, so you can maximize your outcomes and bounce back as quickly as possible from your surgical procedure. Contact us today to find out how!

Post-surgical rehab at MDM Physical Therapy

While pain-management drugs simply mask the pain, physical therapy helps resolve it at the source. This is done through specialized methods, techniques, and modalities, such as joint mobilizations, home exercise programs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and cold laser therapy.

Whatever surgery you may be undergoing, physical therapy can help you regain your function once again. Our physical therapist will design you a personalized treatment plan that may include targeted exercises and stretches that will maximize your post-surgical recovery.

Depending on the limitations your surgical operation brings, our physical therapists can provide you with tips on how to safely move around while you are recovering, such as how to get in and out of a car, go up and down the stairs, or put on your clothes. We can give you adaptive tools to compensate for reduced movement, while simultaneously working to restore your body’s normal range of movement as quickly as possible.

Part of your rehabilitation process will also include education on lifestyle and nutritional techniques that will help in optimizing your long-term health. This will help you avoid re-injury, recurrent surgeries, and prolonged downtime.

Rehab after necessary surgeries

When conservative treatment options for an injury or health condition fail to provide effective relief, many physicians will recommend surgical correction. Some common conditions that may lead to surgery include, but are not limited to:

  • Back surgery (laminectomy, fusion, discectomy etc.)
  • Total hip replacements
  • Full or partial knee replacements
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • ACL, MCL, and/or meniscus repairs
  • Ankle and foot surgery
  • Heart surgery (ablations, stent placements, cardiac pacemakers, etc.)

The impact of these surgeries on your body should not be understated. Most surgeries incur at least some degree of pain, inflammation, mobility limitations, and swelling. To complicate matters, you likely were already experiencing pain and dysfunction prior to your operation!

To accommodate healing tissues and/or to avoid recurring dysfunction, it is likely that you will have to learn how to do certain things all over again, like walking and getting dressed. Our Mesa, AZ physical therapists can teach you how to perform tasks safely while following critical post-operative guidelines. These guidelines are often outlined by your surgeon and could include hip precautions, sternal precautions, spine precautions, non-weight bearing, etc.

Both pre- and post-surgical rehab are essential elements to successful outcomes. Any type of surgery can be considered a form of trauma and can affect the body differently. Even minor and uncomplicated surgical procedures can have a major impact on your health. Because of this, post-surgical rehab with a Mesa, AZ physical therapist is especially important, in order to make sure everything goes smoothly after your operation is done.

Individualized post-surgical rehab with a physical therapist not only minimizes your pain and accelerates your rate of healing, but it can also reduce the chances of postoperative complications, including infections, bleeding, blood clots, muscle weakness, scar tissue, decreased function, and other factors that can negatively impact your long-term health.

Another critical reason for electing post-surgical physical therapy is its ability to help you reduce or completely avoid prescription painkillers, including opioids. An opioid epidemic is currently gripping the country and impacting every socioeconomic class. According to the CDC, an estimated 115 people every day die from opioid overdose, and upwards of 29% of people prescribed opioids will end up misusing these dangerous drugs.

For this reason, the CDC advises people to choose physical therapy over prescription painkillers whenever possible.

Get started on your post-surgical rehab plan today

If you have an upcoming surgery, Contact Us Today at Mesa, AZ Center to see how we can help make your recovery process as smooth as possible. At MDM Physical Therapy, we are here to set you up for post-operative success so you can get back on your feet faster!