Scheduled for an upcoming surgery? Whether you’re focused on a smooth recovery or aiming to come back stronger than ever, our team at Fultz Physical Therapy & Joint Rehab is here to help you every step of the way.
Our highly skilled physical therapy clinicians at our South Shreveport, North Shreveport, and South Bossier locations guide patients through every phase of the pre- and post-surgical process – helping you maximize outcomes and get the most out of your procedure.
What is Post-Surgical Rehab – and Why Does It Matter?
Both pre-surgical and post-surgical rehabilitation are critical to achieving the best possible results. Post-surgical physical therapy is especially important because surgery – even when minor and uncomplicated – is a form of physical trauma that affects the body in significant ways.
Individualized post-surgical rehab with one of our physical therapists helps:
- Minimize pain and accelerate healing
- Speed your return to work, sport, and daily activities
- Reduce the risk of post-operative complications such as infections, blood clots, muscle weakness, excessive scar tissue, and long-term loss of function
Post-surgical physical therapy also plays a vital role in reducing – or even eliminating – the need for prescription pain medications, including opioids. The CDC reports that an estimated 115 Americans die from opioid overdose every day, and that nearly 29% of patients prescribed opioids end up misusing them. For this reason, the CDC recommends choosing physical therapy over prescription painkillers whenever clinically appropriate.
Common Surgeries We Treat
When conservative care isn’t enough, many patients move forward with surgery. Our physical therapists in South Shreveport, North Shreveport, and South Bossier have extensive experience helping patients recover from a wide range of procedures, including:
- Full and partial knee replacements
- Total hip replacements
- ACL, MCL, and meniscus repairs
- Rotator cuff repairs
It’s important to recognize that most surgical patients arrive at their first PT appointment already dealing with pain, swelling, inflammation, and limited mobility — challenges that existed before the procedure and that surgery alone doesn’t immediately resolve. Your physical therapist will work closely with your surgeon’s post-operative guidelines — including hip precautions, sternal precautions, spine precautions, and weight-bearing restrictions — to keep you safe while promoting a steady, progressive recovery.
How Physical Therapy Supports Post-Surgical Recovery
No matter what type of surgery you’ve had, the physical therapy team at Fultz Physical Therapy & Joint Rehab is here to get you moving again. Rather than masking pain with medication, we focus on resolving the root causes of pain and restoring function through evidence-based techniques, including:
- Joint mobilizations
- Individualized home exercise programs
- Therapeutic ultrasound and electrical stimulation
Our therapists also help you safely navigate the practical demands of daily life during recovery – getting in and out of a car, managing stairs, transitioning in and out of bed – all while protecting your healing surgical site. We provide adaptive tools and strategies to compensate for temporary limitations while systematically working to restore your full range of motion. Beyond the immediate recovery phase, our team at all three locations – South Shreveport, North Shreveport, and South Bossier – will educate you on lifestyle and nutritional strategies to support long-term healing, reduce re-injury risk, and help you avoid the cycle of recurring surgeries and prolonged downtime.
Ready to Set Yourself Up for Surgical Success?
Don’t leave your recovery to chance. Contact Fultz Physical Therapy & Joint Rehab at our South Shreveport, North Shreveport, or South Bossier clinic today to schedule your pre- or post-surgical physical therapy appointment – and take the first step toward a stronger, faster recovery.
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