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Physiotherapy can help maximise the benefits of your surgery recovery by ensuring that you are moving with range of motion and strength in all planes of movement.

Here are four reasons why it is important to see a physiotherapist following surgery:

1. Seeing A Physio Post Surgery Can Help Prevent Stiffness, Swelling, And Pain

When you have surgery, one of the most common side effects is a lot of pain, swelling, and stiffness in the affected area. This is because you have just undergone major trauma to your body and there are a lot of physical changes happening inside your body as well as outside. A physiotherapist will be able to help with exercises that will keep your joints moving freely and prevent any swelling or stiffness from occurring. They will also be able to teach you how to move around properly so that you don't put unnecessary strain on the area that has been operated on.

2. Seeing A Physio Post Surgery Can Help To Ensure That You Move With Good Posture And Technique

One of the major issues with people who have pain is that they tend to move in ways that cause more pain or even more damage to the affected area than necessary. For example, if someone has knee pain they might walk with their knees bent more than normal so as not to put too much pressure on their knees. This can lead to weakness in other areas such as calf muscles which will eventually make them weaker and more prone to injury or strain further down the track when walking or running again. If this happens then it could lead to further problems such as arthritis in the knees or hips later on in life if not addressed early enough via physiotherapy.

3. Seeing A Physio Post Surgery Can Prevent Falls And Fractures

Falls are one of the biggest risks that patients face when they leave the hospital after any kind of surgical procedure. These falls can lead to long-term health problems such as broken bones and even death.

Physiotherapists can help patients learn how to move around safely and prevent them from falling. They will also educate them about all their medications and how they should interact with each other, which also helps reduce the risk of falls. This is crucial for patients recovering from surgeries like hip or knee replacements

4. Seeing A Physio Post Surgery Can Aid Return To Work

If you are an active person who exercises regularly, then it is likely that you will want to return to work as soon as possible following surgery. Physiotherapy can help you get back on your feet quicker by teaching you how to move more efficiently and safely so that your muscles do not become fatigued too quickly and cause further damage.

Physiotherapists are experts in helping you regain strength and mobility after an injury or surgery. Talk to your physio about how physiotherapy can assist you today.