Post-Surgical Treatment

Physical therapy after surgery is extremely important for ensuring a full recovery. In addition to many other benefits, post-surgical rehabilitation can also help you regain full range of motion in the affected area.

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Treatment after surgery

Physical therapy after surgery is extremely important for ensuring a full recovery. In addition to many other benefits, post-surgical rehabilitation can also help you regain full range of motion in the affected area. Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy specializes in post-surgical physical therapy for total joint replacements and partial tears of muscles and ligaments. In addition, surgeries related to hips, knees, arms, hands, shoulders, and feet/ankles often require physical therapy for optimal recovery.

Post-surgical physical therapy doesn’t just help ensure proper recovery, it also helps patients get moving again after surgery. Many times, surgery can make you feel debilitated and leads to long stretches at home where you live a mostly sedentary lifestyle. Physical therapy after surgery helps to get you out of the house, back into the world and being social again.

Just a few of our customized post-surgical physical therapy treatments include:

  • UCL repairs (Tommy John Surgery)
  • Elbow reconstructive surgeries
  • Cervical and lumbar laminectomy and fusion
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery
  • Knee-reconstruction surgeries
  • Meniscus repairs
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Stress fractures
  • Ankle ligament repairs
  • Ankle fractures
  • Ankle fusion
  • Labrum repairs
  • Wrist fractures
  • Forearm fractures
  • Hand tendon repairs
  • Rotator cuff repair and other shoulder related surgeries
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Research has shown that attending as little as one pre-operative physical therapy session can help reduce the amount of post-operative care and lead to faster and more efficient recoveries.

Learn more about “pre-hab” and our total joint replacement program.

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Excellent4.8★★★★★ review us on ★★★★★ Caroline is wonderful!! She helped me to rehab a very very bad ankle sprain and ligament tears. I avoided surgery because of her excellent care and dedication. Megan is a great asset to the team and office. They both work so well together and help make the entire Ivy ReHab experience one I would thoroughly recommend to anyone.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Cary ★★★★★ They were super friendly, very caring and more importantly they are very experienced and know what they are doing. I’m really happy I chose Maximum performance for my recovery.Response from the ownerPraveen- thank you for your 5 star review. We are happy to hear that you find our therapists both friendly and knowledgeable. We are happy that you chose us too! ★★★★★ Huge thanks to Shreya and the rest of the Park Sports Physical Therapy team for helping rehabilitate my bicep back to a full recovery (after a distal bicep tear surgery). The entire team was incredibly caring and supportive throughout the process. It was also easy to work with the team to find times that matched my schedule. Facility is also very clean and modern, with easy access to the L train. Highly recommend!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Park Sports, Brooklyn! ★★★★★ Hannah started working with a patient with a long history of surgeries, and a longer history of fears and gaps in her education about what she could and could not do to strengthen her core and improve her agility. At the end of the course of therapy, I feel like a new person and am clear about how to strengthen my body while protecting it. Hannah, thank you for giving me knowledge, being a cheerleader when I needed it, and teaching me about “less/slow/consistent can be better than fast and furious. I feel I’ve been given a chance at being fit again. Go TEAM HANNAH!!! ★★★★★ “Exceptional experience! The physical therapy for my feet was nothing short of transformative. The team’s expertise and personalized approach not only lowered my discomfort and pain level but also empowered me with invaluable knowledge for long-term foot health. Their dedication and attention to detail truly set them apart. Highly recommend for anyone seeking comprehensive foot care!”Patrick did a stellar job locating and targeting my pain points. His regiment was tough at times. But he is easy to work with, and flexible when you have flair ups or a rough days!Kathrine introduced me to dry needling which felt like an instant stretch. You couldn’t find someone more accommodating and considerate.I highly recommend this place.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Norfolk – Granby ★★★★★ We started at ABC before summer started because we needed more focused treatment for our, then, 4 yo. Their ability to accommodate multiple treatments into one visit to help with scheduling conflicts for a working mom was so helpful and is probably the main reason we’ve been able to keep going. Our daughter also loves it and is thriving!Response from the ownerThank you Ashley! We love to hear your daughter is thriving! ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab is a very pleasant facility with excellent PT’s who are always there to help from an in person session to an e-mail or phone call if you need it.They want you to be the best you can be with their help. They listen to what you have to say – then discuss w/ you their opinion and what they think will benefit you treatment wise! I highly recommend Ivy Rehab!!!Jan Fahey ★★★★★ I highly recommend Ivy PT. The therapists are knowledgeable and experienced- friendly yet always professional. The staff is helpful and efficient. Very nicely run with a clean and comfortable atmosphere! Thank you for making healing a pleasant experience!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Moorestown ★★★★★ Megan has been great with my son and is helping him so much! The whole staff at the Canton location have all been great and very understanding if we needed a change.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Canton ★★★★★ I highly recommend this physical therapy location. I mostly worked with Kelly and a little with Danielle, they really listen to my body issues everytime I came in and adjusted my treat to what I needed. They are amazing.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Virginia Beach ★★★★★ I went to PTW for severe sciatica pain. It was so bad, I could not even walk. Matt was my primary therapist. He is fantastic! After the first week, the pain in my back that was shooting down my leg started to subside. After a few weeks, the pain was gone. Not only did he help me resolve my sciatica, but Matt has also provided me with the exercises and stretches I need to maintain a healthy back on my own. PTW is definitely the place to go for any physical therapy needs.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at The Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute, Blue Bell! ★★★★★ My 4 year old son sees Lauren for speech and she is amazing. After each therapy session Lauren informs me what they did, tells me how I can work with him at home, and ALWAYS asks if I have any questions or concerns. The ladies at the front make rescheduling a breeze. The service offered here at Southeastern Therapy for Kids is invaluable. I’m so grateful to have found such a great and caring office that works well with my child and his specific needs. ★★★★★ This is my second time going to Excel Orthopedic! Matt my physical therapist is just wonderful with his healing hands!! He was able to get me back to the gym shortly after I threw my back out!! The staff are extremely friendly. I am pleased with my experience.Response from the ownerThanks for your feedback, Christine! So glad to hear you’re back to the gym and feeling better. ★★★★★ Everyone at Ivy is caring and kind. They will give you all the encouragement and guidance you need to help you through each exercise and your recovery overall. They are all amazing people who will not only get the job done, but also make sure it is done at a pace that works for you and keep you smiling the whole time. Look no further than Ivy for a great recovery experience and thanks so much to everyone who worked with me.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, New Hyde Park ★★★★★ The staff at Ivy Rehab in Island Park are the Stanley Cup Champions, Super Bowl Champions and World Series Champions of Physical Therapy. They are professional, courteous and always attentive to their clients needs. John Finneran is the MVP! Most importantly, the results are immediate! I highly recommend Ivy Rehab for any post HSS surgery physical therapy!!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Island Park ★★★★★ A great place where the staff are very positive and always patient. They worked closely with my doctor to make a plan that was perfect for me. Kept me up to date the whole way through, as well as explaining each step so that I could understand. I had a torn labrum, and through working with Adam, Tyler, and Michelle I was able to regain my strength if not more. They truly know their stuff there and have the equipment to help almost anyone succeed. I’m happy I was able to recover with such a team backing me up. I wasn’t always the best with making my payments, but it was super simple and they work with you if you can’t right away. Overall, it was an incredible experience, thank you guys again, I greatly appreciate everything you’ve done for me and hope that anyone else in need comes to see you guys as well.Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken ★★★★★ I have been a patient of Ivy Rehab for the treatment of several orthopaedic ailments. In all of those instances, the team at Ivy has been terrific. They are friendly, knowledgeable and skilled at administering treatment to get me better. When I have a need for PT they are my first and only choice.Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ Great crew provides thorough and complete care to address the issue fully. Clear communication and scheduling effort. Flexible and quick to adapt. Awesome staff.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Chesapeake- South Norfolk ★★★★★ PTW – Montgomeryville is awesome! A great place to go for physical therapy. The staff is excellent- very knowledgeable, friendly, compassionate, and caring – especially Jackie and Ryan. They are always willing to assist and to give individual attention to make everyone feel like a friend. I am happy to be discharged today but will miss them ! 🙂 ★★★★★ I highly recommend Ivy rehab. I am so grateful for Kristen and the whole team. Her guidance and expertise were instrumental in my recovery process, offering tailored exercises and insightful homework that significantly contributed to my recovery. Her encouraging and empathetic approach created a positive and comfortable atmosphere during our sessions, making me feel both motivated and understood.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ The best way to describe Ivy Rehab is personal service. While I received excellent service here, it was clearly apparent how closely the team here monitors each patients individual needs.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Rhinebeck js_loader