Prehab: Physical Therapy Before Surgery
Returning to life after surgery can sometimes be a painful, lengthy process. By planning ahead, a physical therapist can help make that process of recovery much easier and help ease the pain.
What is the Ivy Prehab Program?
The Ivy Prehab plan is an investment in your post-op recovery. You’ll receive concierge care, from your surgeon to the physical therapist. You’ll receive a detailed and structured prehab program comprised of daily exercises to prepare you for surgery and help you achieve your goals.
Typically, the program includes 2 to 6 visits lasting 50 to 60 minutes each over a 1-month period.
Our focus is to help get you on the road to a faster, safer recovery. During your visits, you can expect:
- Understanding what to expect before your operation
- Assessing your objectives and setting personalized goals
- Establish home exercises with the guidance of your physical therapist
- Postural & body-mechanics education
- Gait training on all surfaces
- Obtaining and learning to use assistive devices as needed
- Improve range of motion and strength
- Conducting safety checks to ensure readiness
Benefits of our Prehab Program.
Prehabilitation plays a crucial role and can be just as important as rehabilitation itself. It is proven to help you:
- Patients become familiar with your post-op physical therapist
- Minimize the pain of recovery
- Streamline the post-op plan of scheduling
- Improve functional mobility & strength
- Get a head start on post-op exercises prior to surgery
Improve Surgical Outcomes.
By engaging in physical therapy prior to orthopedic surgery, you significantly improve your chances of a successful surgery. Depending on your diagnosis and individual needs, you will:
- Maximize strength where necessary
- Be evaluated for baseline ROM (range of motion) and strength status
- Play an active part in setting goals for post-operative care
- Receive education and materials for home exercises, and further advance them
- Receive training for walking on all surfaces after surgery
- Receive a postural education and clearly understand body mechanics
- Receive education regarding sling and training following upper extremity surgery
- Have your assistive device obtained and fitted for lower extremity surgeries
- Manual therapy or exercise instruction to improve range of motion and strength
- Prepare for surgery
- Address any final concerns
- You will be assessed for objective readiness for surgery
- Schedule telehealth or home visit, for a home safety check
Book Today!
Prehab is your proactive step towards recovery success. Request your appointment today at an Ivy Rehab Network location near you and take charge of your post-surgical journey with confidence.
FAQs
Is prehab therapy covered by insurance?
In many cases, yes. Most insurance plans—including Medicare—cover pre-operative physical therapy when deemed medically necessary. Our team will help verify your benefits and work with your surgeon’s referral.
What is prehabilitation and how is it different from rehab?
Prehabilitation (prehab) is physical therapy performed before surgery to improve strength, mobility, and readiness for recovery. Rehab begins after surgery to help restore function. Think of prehab as training your body to bounce back faster post-op.
When should I start prehab before surgery?
Most patients begin prehab 4–6 weeks before their surgery date. This allows enough time to build strength and address any concerns, while also forming a trusted relationship with your therapy team.
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