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Post Surgical Rehabilitation Specialist

Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Centers

Orthopaedic Surgeons & Sports Medicine located in Lincoln Square & Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Following orthopaedic surgery, you may need post-surgical rehabilitation to help you heal and protect you from new injuries. At Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers in Lincoln Square and Wicker Park, Chicago, the skilled physicians create a post-surgical rehabilitation plan to help you regain function and independence in the months after your surgery. They focus on easing pain and boosting the natural healing process to restore your quality of life. Call the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers office nearest you or book a consultation online today.

Post Surgical Rehabilitation Q & A

Why do I need post-surgical rehabilitation?

The goal of post-surgical rehabilitation is to restore muscle strength and joint function after an orthopaedic surgical procedure. 

Your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider can determine what therapies are involved in your rehabilitation and how long you need to participate.

Depending on the nature of your surgery and your general health, the rehabilitative process can take several months to a year to complete. 

It’s important that you’re committed to following your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider’s recommendations for rehabilitation to ensure you heal fully.

What does post-surgical rehabilitation involve?

Orthopaedic surgeries are sometimes necessary for injuries in the ankles, knees, and shoulders. To regain function in those joints and boost the strength of the muscles supporting them, for example, following a joint replacement surgery, your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider creates a post-surgical rehabilitation plan.

There are many factors involved in your rehabilitation. In the earliest stages, the goal of your therapy may be to help you regain independence from assistive devices, like crutches or a wheelchair. 

Physical therapy and manual manipulations may be useful in rebuilding muscle strength to help you stand on your own. 

The Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers staff work with you on therapeutic exercises to help you heal from a joint replacement or surgeries to repair your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee or the rotator cuff of your shoulder, as examples. 

By properly conditioning your muscles and joints, you can fully heal faster and reduce your risk for post-surgical complications.

Rehabilitation is a progressive treatment, and you can expect to complete your rehab in stages based on your healing. Your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider closely monitors your progress throughout your rehabilitation and can make recommendations as needed.

What can I expect during my initial consultation for post-surgical rehabilitation?

Once your Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers provider understands your medical history and current condition, they discuss your goals for recovery.

If you work in a specific type of job or like to stay active in sports, your specialist can design a plan to help you achieve your goals safely. They can also outline how long your rehabilitation may take based on your situation.

It’s important to follow through with the recommended treatment plan. If you stop your rehab too early, you may be increasing your risk for improper healing, new injuries, and other health complications.

To schedule an appointment for post-surgical rehabilitation, call the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers office nearest you or request an appointment online today.

Our Services

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Joint Replacement

Do your knees ache with every step you take? Is your shoulder so stiff in the morning that it refuses to move? Have you considered having a joint replacement surgery, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers' highly trained team can help you determine if a joint replacement is suitable for you.

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Fractures

More than one million fractures happen every year in the United States. If this statistic includes you, seek treatment right away to increase your chances of making a full recovery. The experienced orthopaedic specialists at Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers diagnose and treat fractures to get you on the road to recovery quickly.

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Sports Medicine

Sports injuries are common, but getting the proper care needed to make a full recovery is essential if you’re an athlete. The specialists at Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers offer comprehensive sports medicine services to get you back on the rink, court, or field as quickly as possible.

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Pain and Injuries Treated

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Ankle & Foot Injuries

Ankle and foot injuries are common, especially if you play sports or have a chronic disease. Schedule an appointment with Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers to learn more about your options.

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Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries occur in your shoulder joint, which connects your torso to your upper arm. The joint is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Shoulder injuries are common, but you don’t have to live with the pain they often cause.

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Knee Pain

Knee pain is common, affecting most people at some point within their lifetime. Whether knee pain is due to an injury or degeneration associated with a disease, the experienced orthopaedic specialists at Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers offer solutions.

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Hand and Wrist Pain

Hand and wrist pain can disrupt your life, causing problems with work, leisure-time activities, and ordinary daily routines. If you have persistent hand and wrist pain, it’s time to find out why and determine how to stop it.

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Back & Neck Pain

While common, neck and back pain can significantly diminish your quality of life. Fortunately, help is within reach at Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers. The skilled medical team finds the root cause of your discomfort and treats it to give you the relief you deserve.

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Hip Pain

If you struggle to walk because of persistent hip pain, it’s time to consider your options for treatment. The team at Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Centers offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to ease pain and restore your hip function based on your individual needs.

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Elbow Pain

Elbow pain often results from overuse, and can significantly affect your ability to play sports or complete simple everyday tasks. Our experienced orthopaedic specialists offer solutions to ease elbow pain and restore your quality of life.

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Foot Pain

Foot pain can drastically hinder your quality of life by limiting mobility. If you experience long-lasting or severe foot pain, our experienced orthopaedic specialists offer conservative, medicinal, and surgical options for treating foot pain to get you back on your feet.

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