Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation (Prehab)

Optimize Your Surgical Outcome with Prehab

Preparing your body before surgery can lead to better outcomes and faster recovery. At Optimum Physio Therapies in San Antonio, TX, we offer specialized pre-surgical rehabilitation (prehab) programs to optimize your physical condition before your procedure. Research shows that patients who participate in prehab recover faster and have better surgical outcomes.

What is Prehabilitation (Prehab)?

Prehabilitation is physical therapy before surgery designed to improve your strength, flexibility, and overall physical condition. By addressing weaknesses and limitations before surgery, you enter the procedure in the best possible shape, setting the stage for optimal recovery.

Surgical Preparations We Support

• Total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder)
• Spinal surgery
• ACL reconstruction
• Rotator cuff repair
• Meniscus repair
• Hernia repair
• Cardiac surgery
• Bariatric surgery

Our Prehab Program

Your personalized prehab program is tailored to your specific surgery and current physical condition. Treatment may include:

• Strength Training: Building muscle to support recovery
• Flexibility Exercises: Improving range of motion
• Cardiovascular Conditioning: Improving overall fitness
• Pain Management: Addressing pre-existing pain
• Education: Learning what to expect post-surgery
• Functional Training: Practicing post-operative movements
• Weight Management: Optimizing body weight if needed
• Home Exercise Program: Continuing exercises until surgery

What to Expect

Ideally, prehab should begin 4-6 weeks before surgery, though even shorter programs can be beneficial. During your initial evaluation, we'll assess your current physical condition and create a customized program. We'll work with you right up until your surgery date, preparing your body and teaching you what to expect during recovery.