Post-Rehab Fitness

Starting an exercise program (even going back to one) is intimidating. Are you doing it correctly and safely? Are the exercises from your 20’s appropriate to do in your 40’s? How will you find the time?

The right trainer can guide you through all of these challenges, ensuring that you avoid injury and maximize the efficiency of your time. When your motivation drops and you get frustrated, your trainer is there to support you and keep the process enjoyable.

What Can Be Done Pre-Health Plan To Help Facilitate Care, and Recover Quickly?

There are times when we have an injury or dysfunction that must be corrected surgically. Your doctor, physical therapist, and trainer can work together to set up a “prehab” plan before your surgery. This “prehab” will dramatically improve your outcome and recovery. Lifestyle choices also make a huge difference at this point: smoking cessation, a healthier diet, improved sleep, and stress management are the main factors. The relationship with your trainer keeps you motivated to make the lifestyle changes that will most impact your surgery prep and recovery.

Recovery: Dos & Dont’s

A good working relationship between your doctor, physical therapist, and trainer is your best strategy for recovery. The physical therapist will follow the doctor’s prescription for improving the strength and flexibility necessary to relieve pain and get you back to normal activities. At this point the physical therapist and trainer will work together on your maintenance program going forward. If you and your trainer ever get stuck or have questions, the physical therapist is available to help.

Preventative Fitness: What Can Fitness Accomplish To Promote Body Preventative Maintenance?

The best surgery is the one you don’t need. Adhering to the program designed by your physical therapist and trainer to maintain your strength, balance, coordination, and healthy weight will improve your odds of avoiding injuries in the first place.

Not only can exercise keep you from injury and surgery, but it will help manage your stress. Stress management, as we age, is one of the best ways to maintain a high quality of life.

Proper exercise is integral to avoiding injury and surgery as we age. If surgery is unavoidable, then a close relationship between your doctor, physical therapist, and trainer is essential for the best outcome. Assembling this team early ensures that you are prepared for surgery, recover well, and maintain a high quality of life going forward.