“Should I have physical therapy after scoliosis surgery?”
I will have scoliosis surgery. Should I have physical therapy after scoliosis surgery?
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Yes, physical therapy is an important part of recovery after scoliosis surgery. It helps improve movement, strength, and flexibility, and can significantly aid in the healing process1. Typically, a physical therapist will design a personalized exercise program to help you regain strength and mobility.
This question is vague as to what kind of surgery (fusion? rod insertion? others?) and I am unable to give specific comments. Yet, generally speaking, scoliosis is not to be treated with surgery to the spine. No therapy is required merely to deal with post-operative consequences. Scoliosis is the result of strained/tightened muscles along the spine altering its curvature and is not caused by the vertebrae except by deformity by fracture or congenital anomaly. Those postural changes can be restored by releasing the tight muscles but restoration becomes impossible after surgical alteration to the spine. To release tight muscles and thus restore normal posture, the only effective way is done internally by the body itself via light touch, i.e., Touch-and-Hold of The Precision Method to initiate self-healing. It usually takes 6-8 hours to straighten the spine. Physical therapy for stretching/strengthening should be avoided because it irritates the injury and worsens scoliosis. This is detailed in my book "NO MORE PAIN All Pain Considered - A Breakthrough". Please refer to my website: http://NoMorePainClinic.com.
It would be beneficial. But prepare for patience. It will be tough. Your surgeon will make the proper recommendations for when to start PT. Best of health to you.
Absolutely, PT will help with surgical precaution education, build muscular endurance and core strength to help keep the spinal segments stabilized. Dr. Jawwad Rashid, PT, DPT, CSCS CEO, Clinic Director Family Rehab Care Inc. 10272 Telegraph Rd STE B Taylor, MI 48180 Phone# 734-287-8009 Fax# 734-287-8055 http:/familyrehabcare.com/ Inline image The information contained in this email message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipients named above. This message is privileged and confidential. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this message in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and delete the email. Thank you.
Yes. To improve strength, stability, and body mechanics and ultimately achieve your functional goals.
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