Physical therapy can be life-changing in big and small ways. When you’re more confident in your abilities and movements, you’re more likely to take chances, try new activities, and pursue your goals. If you live or work in Belleville, NJ, and are interested in starting your physical therapy journey, reach out to our Twin Boro Physical Therapy office in West Orange to take your first step.
For over 40 years, Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been a trusted pillar of the New Jersey community. We have been voted the best private physical therapy practice in the state, and we pride ourselves on providing the latest evidence-based methods in rehabilitative care to our patients.
We have 51 convenient locations in 16 counties, and we ensure a high standard of care at every location. Our patients can rest assured they are in the care of seasoned experts. In fact, many of our occupational therapists, hand therapists, and physical therapists have over 25 years of experience.
At each location, we make efforts to pair each patient with a single physical therapist. This helps to ensure every patient is receiving personalized care that adapts to their progress and needs.
Physical Therapy for Surgery
One lesser-acknowledged—but very important—use of physical therapy is for pre- and post-surgical care. Patients need surgery for many reasons, such as removing tissue, fixing broken bones, receiving an implant, complications during childbirth, artery bypasses, or diagnosing a condition. Depending on the type of surgery, our physical therapists will determine the best type of rehabilitative care to help the body prepare and heal from the operation.
How Physical Therapy Helps Before Surgery
Physical therapy can help prepare for surgery in several ways. The most common aims are to:
- Reduce pain
- Increase physical fitness
- Shorten recovery time post-surgery
- Lessen complications post-surgery
When you have an operation, the surrounding soft tissues can be damaged. Physical therapy before surgery strengthens the body and helps increase the mobility and strength of the surrounding tissues so they can recover more quickly. Depending on your current ability, your physical therapist will tailor a plan to target the specific muscles and areas most likely to be affected by the surgery. This pre-surgery physical therapy can last from 2-6 weeks before the operation.
How Physical Therapy Helps After Surgery
After surgery, tissues within the body may be damaged. The main goal of physical therapy after an operation is to help the patient return to normal (or improved) physical ability as quickly as possible while decreasing the chances of re-injury or needing a follow-up operation. A physical therapist will assess your strength, current mobility, motor functioning, overall health, and pain levels to create a personalized follow-up care plan. Physical therapy can help in several ways post-surgery such as:
- Maintaining muscle mass
- Reducing scar tissue
- Reducing downtime after surgery
- Improving strength and range of motion
- Using therapeutic systems to help tissues heal
Our experienced physical therapists will not only help you heal from your current injury or illness but will help prevent re-injury and leave you with knowledge and at-home exercises and recommendations to carry forward the benefits of physical therapy long-term.
Contact Us Today
If you are a resident of Belleville, NJ, and would like to see how physical therapy can benefit you, contact our Twin Boro Physical Therapy West Orange location today. We can be reached by calling 862-520-4027 or by visiting our website. We look forward to helping you reach your goals!
