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Post-surgical rehabilitation for children at Physio.co.uk
At Physio.co.uk our specialist paediatric physiotherapists will aim to reduce post-operative recovery time to a minimum through our pre-operative exercise programmes and our post-operative rehabilitation services.
We understand surgery can be a daunting prospect at any age and therefore we aim to make sure you understand what it is your child will be undertaking, what the stages of recovery will be and what is to expecting following the operation.
We often see young clients who have had sports related injuries which require surgery. Our specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapists have experience working with elite athletes and understand the need for prompt, effective and functional rehabilitation programmes to get you back to your sport as soon as possible.
Above: Physiotherapy following surgery will help achieve the best possible recovery, avoiding complications from poor healing.What is post-surgical rehabilitation for children?
Post-surgical rehabilitation is designed to help in recovery following a surgical procedure. Because of the invasive nature of surgery damage is likely to be caused to many of the surrounding structures. The result of this damage can cause:
- Reduced range of movement
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Redness
- Muscle weakness
- Swelling
- Reduced flexibility
- Contractures
Who benefits from post-surgical rehabilitation for children?
Post-surgical rehabilitation is important for children during their vital stages of development. Pain, mal-alignment and injured tissue which are not dealt with now can go on to cause problems throughout your child’s life. Therefore getting your child the correct treatment as soon as possible will not only benefit them in the short term but on a much longer term basis. Listed below are a few of the different types of surgery which will benefit from post-operative rehabilitation. Please click on the links for more information or see our surgery section for more details.
- Arthroscope
- Radius/Ulnar Fracture ORIF
- Abdominal Surgery
- Multi ligament surgery
- Compartment Syndrome
- Tailpipes
- Fractured Humorous Fixation
- Cardiac Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Meniscus Repair
- Achilles Repair
What does post-surgical rehabilitation for children involve?
Your physiotherapist will use their knowledge of the surgical procedure and your child’s presenting symptoms to develop a treatment plan which aims to reduce pain, increase function and ultimately return to normal levels of activity. Many different physiotherapy treatments and techniques may be utilised. Below is a list of some of the key area which may be used. Please click on the links for more information.
Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Core Stability Exercises
- Fracture Treatment
- Massage
- Postural Realignment
- Range of Movement Exercise
- Sports Injury Rehab
- Stretching Programmes
- Balance Exercises
- Exercise Programmes
- Manipulation/Mobilisation
- Pilates
- Proprioceptive Exercise
- Soft Tissue Treatment
- Strengthening Exercises
- Taping
Electrotherapy
Neurological Rehabilitation
- Neurological Physiotherapy
- Equipment &Adaptations Assessment
- Mobility Rehab
- Contracture Management
- Gait re-education
Hydrotherapy
What are the advantages of post-surgical rehabilitation for children?
There are many benefits for post-surgical rehabilitation for children some of the key advantages are listed below.
- Faster recovery
- Return to school sooner
- Return to sports sooner
- Improve tissue repair
- Improved strength
- More control over your treatment
- Reduce pain
- Improved flexibility
- Improved proprioception
- Improved range of movement
Bookings
To find out any more information about our post surgical rehabilitation programmes or to book an appointment please call Physio.co.uk today on 0330 088 7800 or email office@physio.co.uk. You can also make appointments online today here
