Rehabilitative Care Specialist/Post Operative

What is rehabilitative/post operative care?

Rehabilitative/post operative care is an area of medicine that focuses on restoring, improving, or maintaining the functional abilities you need to manage your day-to-day activities. Illness, surgery, injuries, and age may affect these normal functions. 

The goal of rehabilitative care is to provide you with the tools and programs you need to retain as much independence as possible so you can get back to doing the things you enjoy.

A team of licensed doctors of physical therapy provides one-on-one rehabilitative care at Pipeline Physical Therapy. 

Who needs rehabilitative/post operative care?

You may need rehabilitative/post operative care if you’re unable to carry out your activities of daily living due to illness, surgery, or deconditioning. The team at Pipeline Physical Therapy provides rehabilitative care for people of all ages, including young professionals and older adults.

They provide rehabilitative care for patients before and after surgical procedures, such as shoulder, back, knee, or hip surgery. You may also benefit from rehabilitative care at Pipeline Physical Therapy to support recovery following a long illness or the side effects of your treatment. 

Pipeline Physical Therapy also specializes in chronic care. Many chronic health conditions affect physical, emotional, and mental wellness. Rehabilitative care focuses on improving your physical health and function, which may then improve your overall health and well-being. 

What can I expect during rehabilitative/post operative care?

You can expect attentive and compassionate rehabilitative care at Pipeline Physical Therapy. You have a dedicated doctor of physical therapy to conduct your initial assessment and your one-on-one therapy sessions.

This type of care improves patient-provider trust, which leads to better results. 

During the initial evaluation, your physical therapist conducts a comprehensive history and physical and assesses your functional health. Then, they spend time reviewing their assessment with you and develop your short- and long-term functional goals. 

What treatments does rehabilitative/post operative care include?

The specifics of your rehabilitative care plan depend on your condition and needs. Some of the modalities offered at Pipeline Physical Therapy include:

• Soft tissue mobilization and massage therapy
• Therapeutic exercises
• Balance and coordination training
• Mechanical traction
• Neuromuscular rehabilitation
• Motor control training
• Joint mobilization
• Hands-on manual therapy
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy
• Interferential current (IFC) therapy
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) therapy
• Home exercise program
• Patient education and training

Your treatment plan includes regular sessions with your dedicated licensed doctor of physical therapy. Depending on your needs, you may need multiple sessions a week for several weeks.

At Pipeline Physical Therapy, patients come first. To schedule your rehabilitative care consultation, call the office or book online today.