Pre & Post Surgery Treatment

We work closely with many pre and post operation patients at Boardman Sport and Injury Therapy.

It is important to make sure you are in the best possible state prior to your surgery. We work with many people who are due; knee and hip opps/ replacement, frozen shoulder surgery, impingement surgery, back surgery and much much more. We have worked with all different ages and abilities who have really benefited from pre opp treatment. Preparing your body physically though exercise is not wasted time prior to an operation! If your soft tissue is In a ‘good / healthy’ state before surgery, it is likely to reduce recovery time post opp.

We work by providing personally tailored exercises plans and provide treatment (where appropriate).

Post operation rehabilitation is just as important as pre-opp. We always recommend that our clients follow the advise of their surgeon and aftercare team after an operation, however we are also here to help.

We can provide post opp rehabilitation exercises and treatment to help reduce healing time, reduce scare tissue, reduce pain and improve mobility... getting you back on track sooner!

Lymphatic Drainage and pre / post surgery: 

We offer manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) treatment to help with fluid retention and general healing pre and post surgery 

MLD is commonly prescribed after surgery, including both medical and cosmetic surgeries.

MLD can begin immediately after surgery or around 3 days after (the sooner the better). The main goal is to prevent a Seroma forming (see below). Gentel pressure and pumping movements used in MLD can help reduce fluid retention. 

Risks of surgery:
A risk associated to surgery is a Seroma. A Seroma occurs when lymphatic tissue is damaged (or removed) during surgery, leading to a build up of waste fluid and tissue. Most Seromas will heal natural, however can cause discomfort and prolong the recovery process. 

Seroma symptoms:
- Swelling / inflammation of the affected areas 
- Buldiging or raised appearance to the skin 
- Pain / discomfort
- Feeling of fluid under the skin
- Leakage of fluid

While it may not be possible to prevent a Seroma occurring during surgery, there are measures that can be taken to minimise risk

These include:
- Follow / be led by the surgeon advice
- Maintenance of hydration and nutrition 
- Avoid excessive exercise 
- Wear compression garments 

While surgery is generally safe, there is a risk of also developing firbosis (thickening of the scar tissue) - massage and lymphatic drainage can be beneficial to reducing this also. 

If you are due to have surgery and would like some more information of how we can help you. Please get in touch (or book online)

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