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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Surgery may be the first step toward feeling better, but rehabilitation is often an important part of getting back to your daily life.

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At APTOR Physical Therapy, we work with you and your healthcare team to support a safe, progressive recovery. Your rehabilitation plan will be based on your procedure, your physician’s protocol, your current abilities and the activities you want to return to.

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Common Surgeries Requiring Physical Therapy​

We commonly provide rehabilitation following:​

  • Total knee replacement

  • Total hip replacement

  • Shoulder replacement

  • Rotator cuff repair

  • ACL or other ligament repair

  • Meniscus repair

  • Spine surgery

  • Fracture repair

  • Tendon repair

  • Other orthopedic procedures
     

What Are the Benefits of Post-Surgical Physical Therapy?​

Depending on your procedure, rehabilitation may help you:​

  • Restore range of motion

  • Reduce stiffness

  • Rebuild strength

  • Improve balance and walking

  • Return to everyday activities

  • Progress safely through each stage of recovery

  • Regain confidence in the affected area

What Does Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Include?​

Your rehabilitation program may include:​​

  • Guided exercises to restore movement

  • Progressive strengthening and muscular rehabilitation

  • Gentle hands-on treatment to improve joint and soft-tissue mobility

  • Incision healing and scar tissue management

  • Walking and gait training

  • Balance exercises

  • Functional training for everyday activities

  • Therapeutic ultrasound or electrical stimulation, when appropriate

  • Education about precautions and safely progressing activity

  • A personalized home exercise program

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. Our physical therapists will meet you where you are and help you work toward the goals that are most important to you. Most insurances accepted.

Take the Next Step in Your Recovery

If your surgeon recommends physical therapy, you can ask to be referred to APTOR. For more than 30 years, local physicians and surgeons have trusted our team to help patients recover safely and successfully after surgery.

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