Make sure you do this one thing to improve your post-operative outcome  

Did you know that the best thing you can do to improve your post-operative outcome is what you do before surgery? I am extremely passionate about pre-operative care to improve post-surgical results. Pre-operative care includes education to provide the necessary resources to best prepare individuals for their surgery and after care as well as individualized exercise prescription and progressions to improve mobility, flexibility and strength deficits, thus maximizing function post-surgery. The exercises that will be prescribed after surgery are also performed and reviewed thus increasing familiarity and ease of performance following surgery. 

Why is Pre-operative physiotherapy so important?  The literature has shown weakness and reduced range of motion to be direct prognostic indicators of successful results after surgery. The greater the weakness and stiffness prior to surgery, the poorer the outcomes after the surgical procedure. Studies have shown that pre-operative physiotherapy rehabilitation is effective in improving post-surgical status. This includes increased function, physical performance and strength.  

Having a pre-operative and post-operative team is crucial for care. I have collaborated with each of the surgeons here at Group 23 to ensure that the pre-operative visits cover all the vital facets they feel are important to promote the best results post-operatively. Having a collaborative team individualizes the care for each patient and is extremely important in managing outcomes. I enjoy assisting patients to make the most out of their surgical procedures and strive to help them reach their goals. Pre-operative care is a simple way to gain significant benefits following a surgery and that is why I absolutely love being a part of each patient’s journey in this way! 

Amy Bauerle, Group23 Physiotherapist