Post Heart Surgery Rehabilitation
Post Heart Surgery Rehabilitation
It is #HeartMonth and we have taken this week to solely dedicated to #HeartHealth. Heart surgery is one of the most complex procedures to undergo, and the post heart surgery rehabilitation process requires gradual increase of activities and continuous check ups. This video explains the different phases of the post heart surgery rehabilitation:
Goals of physical therapy
When a patients who is recovering from a heart surgery comes to us they will see our physiotherapist. The main goal of physical therapy is to teach patients and their relatives how safely move to protect the surgery. As time goes on, the therapy will focus on exercises to strengthen muscles and manage any swelling. Our physiotherapist will also monitor your heart beat, blood pressure and other metrics to make sure the exercise program is at the right level. They will also determine the right gradual and slow increment of physical activity.
Types of exercises
Depending on the stage in the recovery process the exercises may vary. However, all of them will focus promoting successful healing, controlling pain and preventing any loss of motion. Exercises will incorporate breathing, cardiovascular strengthening, and arm / legs straightening. Walking, climbing stairs, step ups, stationary bike and others may be included in your customized rehabilitation program.
How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?
At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present. Therapy for neck spasms or neck pain is available at our Vaughan, On & Newmarket, On clinics and can be booked at any time.
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