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Pre-Op PT

The Pre-Op PT Program

The Pre-Op PT program has been developed by Harmeling Physical Therapy to fully educate the pre-op patient about all aspects of upcoming surgery including exercises (both pre- and post-op), how to reduce pain and swelling, goals of physical therapy, and crutch/walker use if applicable.

The goal is to manage the patient's expectations and carefully outline the patient's responsibilities. By doing so the patient is a more active, involved, confident participant in the rehabilitation process.

Pre-Op PT is great for:

  • Knee, shoulder and hip replacements
  • ACL reconstruction surgery
  • Rotator cuff repairs
  • Back surgery

What is the process?

  • One to two visits before surgery
  • Detailed evaluation performed
  • Thorough explanation/education provided
  • All questions answered
  • Home exercises taught
  • Practice with crutches/walker
  • Post-surgery process carefully reviewed
  • Post-surgery rehabilitation scheduled (based on surgeon's protocol)

Contact us today to learn more about our Pre-Op PT program.

 

"Before surgery I learned from my therapist what was going on with my shoulder and what I could expect after surgery. This educational experience was great because everything happened just as I expected and after several weeks of therapy I recovered the function in my shoulder."
--Jane Nicholson, Patient