Prepare Your Body Before A Surgery
Do you know someone getting surgery on a joint such as the hip or knee?
Most likely they are familiar with the thought of rehabilitation after surgery, but the idea of pre-surgical rehabilitation is just as important. There is often a period of waiting involved prior to any surgery...this time is valuable and it should be used to prepare the body for surgery. The stronger a person is going into surgery, the better the chances of an easier and faster recovery.
There are a number of benefits that come with pre-surgical Pilates:
Pilates helps to strengthen muscles for faster healing post-surgery. It also helps to strengthen the tissues around your joints so your joint mobility will come back quicker.
Pilates has a strong focus on core strength and balance which means moving around after surgery is easier, especially while using crutches.
Going in to surgery with a stronger body can help you return to your regular daily activities faster.
Pilates helps to undo poor compensation habits you may have formed. These likely developed as you attempted to avoid the pain and you have thrown your body out of alignment.
Pilates is a very low-impact exercise modality with very concise movements to keep your joints safe.
People who participate in pre-surgical exercise tend to regain function and return to their daily lives faster than folks who do not participate in pre-surgical rehabilitation. “Pre-hab” with Pilates is a great way to speed up your rehab and we are here to help you every step of the way.