Physical Therapy is Critical to Full and Fast Post-Surgery Rehab
Whether you’ve had a joint replacement, orthopedic repair, or even abdominal surgery, one thing is certain: surgery is just the first step toward healing. What happens after the procedure can make or break your long-term recovery.
At Ishitani Health Center, we specialize in post-operative rehabilitation that helps patients regain strength, restore movement, and return to daily life — safely and confidently.
Here’s why physical therapy after surgery isn’t optional — it’s essential.
1. Physical Therapy Restores Strength & Mobility
After surgery, muscles around the affected area often weaken due to immobility, inflammation, or pain. Physical therapy provides targeted exercises to rebuild strength, improve flexibility, and support the healing tissue.
Without guided rehab, it’s easy to compensate with other muscles — leading to further issues down the line.
2. It Helps You Regain Functional Independence
Relearning how to walk, bend, lift, or climb stairs is a major part of post-surgery recovery. A physical therapist works with you to restore these essential movements, so you can return to work, hobbies, and life — without fear of re-injury.
At Ishitani Health Center, we create custom recovery plans based on your goals and lifestyle, not just your diagnosis.
3. Prevents Scar Tissue & Joint Stiffness
After surgery, the body naturally produces scar tissue. Without movement and stretching, this can lead to stiffness, reduced range of motion, or even frozen joints. Physical therapists use manual therapy, mobility work, and soft tissue techniques to reduce these risks — keeping your joints fluid and functional.
4. Speeds Up Healing Through Blood Flow and Movement
Light, controlled movement increases blood flow, reduces swelling, and stimulates healing. PT can also help with swelling, circulation, and tissue remodeling — all while avoiding the dangers of doing too much too soon.
Healing isn’t about resting endlessly — it’s about moving intentionally.
5. Prevents Compensatory Injuries
When you’re recovering from surgery, your body tends to shift its weight or movements to compensate. This can create pain or dysfunction in other areas, like your back, neck, or hips.
Physical therapy ensures your body heals in balance, minimizing stress on your other joints and muscles.
Real Recovery Requires Real Support
At Ishitani Health Center, our licensed physical therapists are trained to help patients recover from:
- Knee and hip replacements
- Rotator cuff or labral surgeries
- Spinal surgeries
- Abdominal or pelvic procedures
- Sports-related surgeries and more
You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to guide you — every step, stretch, and rep of the way.
Ready to Start Your Recovery Journey?
Don’t wait until problems show up. The sooner you begin post-operative rehab, the better your outcome will be. Contact Ishitani Health Center to set an appointment with our licensed physical therapist.
