Prehabilitation & Post-Surgery RehabilitationIn Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, & New York

Our MOTION therapists will guide you through your recovery process after surgery. We can also work with you to prepare for an upcoming surgery. This is known as prehabilitation.

Services that our therapists provide are not limited to exercises and pain-relieving modalities, they also offer education so you understand your healing progress and the sensations you may experience every step of the way. Understanding why you’re feeling what you’re feeling may reduce any anxiety that you’re not healing properly.

Benefits and Focus of Prehabilitation

Participating in a prehabilitation for surgery program can give you a sense of empowerment by deciding to take an active role in helping your recovery process.

The focus of prehab:

Strengthening the body
Improving flexibility and range of motion
Increasing stamina
Enhancing functional abilities
Training using crutches, canes, or other assistive devices that may be needed after surgery
Education on appropriate diet changes and/or smoking cessation

Studies have shown that the stronger and healthier you are before surgery the easier and less painful recovery will be. It may also lead to shorter hospital stays and fewer complications. Generally, it is advised to begin a prehabilitation program at least 6 weeks before orthopedic surgery.

Benefits and Focus of Rehabilitation After Surgery

Whether or not you participated in a prehabilitation program, our therapists will do their best to rehabilitate you back to your prior level of function, restore any function potentially lost because of surgery, and return you to the activities you love.

The main goals of therapy after surgery are managing pain and swelling; restoring range of motion, strength, and joint function to normal levels; minimizing scarring; and expediting recovery.

How we do this

A post-surgeryl rehabilitation program is different for everyone. It is uniquely tailored to your needs and preferences. Right after surgery, tissues can still be too inflamed and irritated to participate in active exercises. In this case, there are several passive pain-relieving modalities for our therapists to use. These include devices such as electric stimulation and laser light therapy. They apply these to damaged tissues to increase comfort and speed your healing.

Engaging in rehabilitation after surgery helps decrease pain and speed up healing. This happens by easing the flow of blood which distributes oxygen and healing nutrients to areas of the body that need it.

Finally, our main goal is to help return you to the activities you love without limitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your first appointment will include a full, comprehensive evaluation so we can understand what’s causing your pain and build a personalized treatment plan that works for you. We ask that you arrive 15–20 minutes early so you have time to complete any remaining paperwork and review your insurance benefits. You can save time by completing your new patient forms online before your first visit.

During the evaluation, your therapist will take time to learn about your medical history, listen to your concerns, and perform a detailed assessment to understand the root cause of your symptoms. This information helps us create a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs and goals.

You’ll then begin your initial treatment session. This usually includes guided exercises and stretches that focus on building strength, improving mobility, and reducing pain. Depending on your condition, your therapist may also incorporate other techniques to support your recovery.

At the end of your visit, you’ll receive a personalized Home Exercise Program (HEP) to continue your progress between sessions.
Follow-up visits focus on advancing your program, tracking progress, and making adjustments to keep you moving forward. Because we schedule future visits ahead of time, please bring your schedule with you to help us plan your upcoming visits.
We understand that unexpected situations can arise, and you may find yourself running late or needing to cancel your appointment. If that happens, please call your clinic directly. This allows us to adjust the schedule and reschedule you in a timely manner so your care plan stays on track.
Please bring a form of identification, your insurance card, and a method of payment if required. Having these items ready helps us check you in smoothly and ensures there are no delays with your appointment. Some of our clinics operate as cashless and checkless locations, meaning credit card payments are the only form of payment accepted. Online payment through MyChart is also available for your convenience.

For every visit, we recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and gives your therapist access to the area being treated. Many patients find that athletic wear, such as shorts, yoga pants, and sneakers, works best, but any clothing that lets you move comfortably is acceptable.
During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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