Pre- and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation at Boise Physical Therapy 180
Whether you are preparing for an upcoming procedure or navigating your recovery, physical therapy is one of the most critical factors in ensuring a safe, smooth, and successful surgical outcome. At Physical Therapy 180, we guide you through every step of the process, so you feel prepared, confident, and supported from start to finish.
“Pre-Hab”: Preparing for Surgery
Many patients don’t realize that the work you do before surgery is just as important as the recovery after. Our pre-operative care is designed to set you up for success by:
- Educating You: We walk you through your specific post-op protocols and timeline so there are no surprises.
- Retraining Movement: We teach you safe mobility patterns, transfers, and assistive device skills before your surgery, making your initial days at home much safer and easier.
- Building a Buffer: Strengthening the surrounding muscles before your procedure helps minimize post-op muscle loss and accelerates your overall healing timeline.
Post-Surgical Recovery: Your Roadmap to Relief
After your procedure, our clinical team works closely with you to optimize your body’s natural healing process. We progress your care in safe, structured phases tailored to your physician’s protocols:
- Phase 1: Comfort & Mobility: Our initial goals are entirely focused on managing your pain, reducing swelling, protecting the surgical site, and gently regaining your baseline range of motion.
- Phase 2: Strength & Function: Once your surgical site has safely healed, we transition into restoring your strength, improving balance, and mastering everyday daily activities.
- Phase 3: High-Level Return: Finally, we progress your program into advanced strengthening, dynamic functional movements, or sport-specific training to help you get back to your favorite activities safely and confidently.