Results/Recovery
Dr Bauze works closely with elite physiotherapists and sports doctors at Sportsmed to assist in your rehabilitation after injury or surgery. These practitioners also provide services to elite athletes including teams from the SANFL and AFL as well as the Australian Olympic Cycling and Basketball teams They are highly qualified in assisting with recovery from injuries and surgery to the hip and knee.
Rehabilitation is a treatment method designed to facilitate recovery after a serious injury, illness or surgery. It is aimed at restoring the physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological and social function of the patient.
The goal of a rehabilitation program varies depending on the patients’ needs but is aimed at achieving a quick recovery. This program assists the patient to return to normal life through therapy or training.
Post-operative rehabilitation program offers faster healing.
A rehabilitation program is recommended for people who cannot resume their normal activities following an injury or a surgery. The rehabilitation team works with the patient on various physical activities and flexibility exercises that help to regain the strength and motion of the muscles in the injured site.
The most common and immediate treatment modality that provides relief from pain is the RICE treatment comprised of rest, ice, compression, and elevation. The RICE treatment is used for acute injuries such as sprains, strains, bruises, and contusions. Crutches, splits, or wheelchairs are used as immobilizers to provide support and prevent movement of the injured joints. A rehabilitation program often includes stretching and bending exercises, massage, stability exercises, physiotherapy, heat therapy and much more.
Various techniques employed in a rehabilitation program have significance of their own in improving physical performance and restoring the patient to normal activities.
- Stretching and bending exercises improve flexibility of the muscles at the injured site
- Massage techniques relieve the tension of the muscles and improves the blood flow to the site of injury
- Stability exercises restore the functions and movements of broken or injured joints
Practicing several measures may help you obtain better results from the rehabilitation program:
- Gradually increase the time and intensity on exercises
- Exercise and walk regularly
- Choose appropriate footwear with a good arch support
Post-Operative rehabilitation recovery
Post-operative or post-surgical rehabilitation programs are recommended to strengthen the muscles at injured site, relieve pain, ensure mobility, and restore to normal functional capability. The common rehabilitation procedures include
- Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE)
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen to reduce pain
- Use of a brace, walking stick or crutches when appropriate
- Physiotherapy
- Sports massages
In addition to the above mentioned treatments your physiotherapist may instruct special exercises following surgery depending upon the type of injury and type of surgery.
