The success of your surgery doesn’t finish the moment you leave the operating theatre. It is just the beginning to get you better!
“The Surgeon fixes the problem, the Physio prevents the problem from reoccurring”
Your orthopaedic surgeon completes the initial step toward your successful outcome by skilfully performing a surgical procedure. Then you will normally be prescribed by your doctor to do a post-operative rehabilitation program prescribed and supervised by your physiotherapist.
Post-orthopaedic surgical patients usually face 2 daunting questions: “How much should I rest?” and “What can I do to help my recovery without compromising my surgery?” You’ll almost certainly require an exercise plan to fully regain your strength, flexibility and function. Consulting a physiotherapist experienced in post-operative rehabilitation is the best thing you can do.
At Myphysio, we are happy to assist you in your post-operative care. Our physiotherapists are familiar with the treatment protocols prescribed by most Orthopaedic Surgeons in Singapore. We’ll liaise closely with your surgeon to determine any specific requirements specific to your individual surgery. We will send reports to update them about your progress to provide the best outcome.
At the initial consultation, our Physios will ask about your activity or sports goals. They will then lay out the plan of care for the next few months and give you a clear picture of how the rehabilitation will proceed. We help to get you moving after your surgery to fully regain your strength, flexibility and function and reduce the risk of side effects.
Common Surgeries Requiring Post-Operative Care
Spine (Neck & Back)
Discectomy, Micro-discectomy, Laminectomy, Spinal Fusion/Stabilisation
Shoulder
Shoulder Reconstruction, Shoulder SLAP Repair, Rotator Cuff Repair, Acromioplasty, Manipulation, Capsulotomy, Fracture, Shoulder Capsule Repair,
Rotator Cuff Repair.
After surgery most patients and are encouraged to begin rehabilitation and starts walking on the 3rd day.
What can you do?
- It is very important to manage and control the swelling over the knee with Icing and, gentle massage to the surrounding tissue of the operation site to decrease stiffness experienced
- To start rehabilitation as soon as tolerated post op to aid the recovery process
What can Myphysio do?
- Initial early stage of rehab will be focus on swelling management, regaining knee mobility and functional strength of the affected leg
- Later stage of rehab involves incorporating daily functional movement into the rehab session, such as walking, stairs and squatting to build confidence and strength
Sports Enhancement
- We will progress strength training regime to allow you to perform sport specific movement
- Going through sport specific movement and drill to ensure proper biomechanic during movement and confidence
Wrist & Hand
Carpal Tunnel Release, Wrist and Hand Fractures, Tendon Repairs
Elbow
Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Elbow Fractures, ORIF, Tricep Tendonitis
Hip
Hip labral repairs, Hip Arthroscope, Hip Replacements/Resurfacing, Fractures
Knee
ACL/PCL Ligament Reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Meniscal Repairs, Chondroplasty, Lateral Release, Patella Tendon Transfer, Knee Replacements, Fractures
ACL Ligament Reconstruction
- The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is often injured during a sports accidents.
- A completely torn ACL almost never heals, which results in instability and the sensation of the knee being loose and giving way
What can you do?
- Follow the instruction and limitation given by the surgeon such as weight bearing and mobility restriction.
- Ice, gentle massage to the surrounding tissue of the operation site for swelling management to aid in recovery
What can Myphysio do?
- Initial early stage of rehab will be focus on regaining knee mobility and functional strength of the affected leg
- Intermediate stage of rehab involves progressive strengthening exercise regime and advance balance and dynamic movement such as jumping and lunging
- We will gradually return you to sport at final stage of rehab via our sport enhancement programme
Sports Enhancement
- Advise and correction of altered movement mechanic compensation to optimise performance such as running, pivot turns and cutting
- We will do through with you your sport specific movement and drills and regain confidence performing them under supervision
- Knee replacement Reconstruction
- Knee replacement surgery reliably removes arthritic joint pain, restores alignment and range of motion of the affected knee
- After surgery most patients and are encouraged to begin rehabilitation and starts walking on the 3rd day
What can you do?
- It is very important to manage and control the swelling over the knee with Icing and, gentle massage to the surrounding tissue of the operation site to decrease stiffness experienced
- To start rehabilitation as soon as tolerated post op to aid the recovery process
What can Myphysio do?
- Initial early stage of rehab will be focus on swelling management, regaining knee mobility and functional strength of the affected leg
- Later stage of rehab involves incorporating daily functional movement into the rehab session, such as walking, stairs and squatting to build confidence and strength
Sports Enhancement
- We will progress strength training regime to allow you to perform sport specific movement
- Going through sport specific movement and drill to ensure proper biomechanic during movement and confidence
Calf
Achilles Tendon Repairs, Fasciotomy,
Ankle & Foot
Ankle Reconstruction, ATFL Repairs, Ligament Repairs, Arthroscope, Fracture, Spur Removal, Bunionectomy
At Myphysio, we believe that no two patients are the same. we’ll work with you to develop a tailor-made rehabilitation program to ensure you make the best possible recovery in the quickest time. Whatever your needs, we’ll get you back to your work, sport or day to day activities ASAP.
If you have been an existing patient, it is always beneficial to inform your surgeon that you would like to return for post-operative care at Myphysio and be sure to get a copy of referral note for your post-operative claims if you need to.You can make an appointment with Myphysio at any stage.
