Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation in Fairfax, VA, and Chantilly, VA

At Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness, we offer dedicated pre and post-surgery rehabilitation services designed to help patients in Fairfax, VA and Chantilly, VA recover faster and more comprehensively. Our programs aim to enhance surgical outcomes and restore function through personalized rehabilitation plans.

Importance of Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation

Surgeons routinely refer post-surgical patients to our Physical and Occupational Therapists in Fairfax, VA and Chantilly, VA to help them recover strength, function and mobility.

Our specialists provide one-on-one, evidence-based therapy treatment sessions to help facilitate your recovery and return to activities of daily living (ADLs), work, recreational activities and even competitive sports.

Types of Surgery Rehabilitation Available with Therapy

The surgery rehabilitative process depends on the injury and type of operation.

We help patients recover and rehabilitate from a variety of orthopedic post-operative procedures, including:

• Knee, hip and shoulder joint replacements

• Reconstruction of any one or more of the four major knee ligaments: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

• Arthroscopic knee surgeries (such as meniscectomies, meniscal repairs)

• Ligament and tendon repair, including Achilles tendon repairs

• Arthroscopic hip surgeries (such as labral repairs)

• Nerve releases (such as cubital tunnel, radial tunnel, carpal tunnel, tarsal tunnel)

• Neck and back surgery (such as fusions, laminectomy, decompression and discectomy)

• Nerve compression release

• Bone or joint fusion (arthrodesis)

• Tendon transfers

• Surgical fixation of fractures, including open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), a two-part surgery used to fix broken bones where the broken bone is reduced (put back into place) and an internal fixation device is placed on the bone (e.g., screws, plates, rods or pins) to hold the bone together

• Shoulder post-surgical recovery for rotator cuff tears, labral tears, superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) tear or lesion, arthroscopy and more.

Goals of Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation

Our tailored surgery rehabilitation programs focus on improving physical conditioning and stabilizing health before surgery to ensure patients are prepared for the stress of surgery.

By accelerating the healing process post-surgery through targeted exercises and therapy, we can help restore function and mobility, while reducing pain effectively after surgery. 

Pre & Post Surgery Rehab Options in Northern Virginia

The pre and post-operative physical therapy used to accomplish the goal of regaining movement and reducing pain, swelling and stiffness may include one or more of the following approaches:

• Manual Therapy - soft tissue and/or joint mobilization

• Vestibular Therapy - Gait and balance training

• Neubie Therapy - electrical stimulation for neuromuscular re-education and to increase healing and recovery time

• Therapeutic exercise and functional strength training

• Rehabilitative exercises to help increase strength, endurance, motion, balance and coordination

Why Choose Us for Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation?

Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced therapists who specialize in surgical rehabilitation, ensuring the best care and support for patients in Fairfax and Chantilly. Our one-on-one, evidence-based treatments get you back to doing what you love quickly and safely.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation

Schedule Your Surgery Rehabilitation Consultation in Fairfax, VA, or Chantilly, VA

Preparing for surgery or recovering from one in Fairfax or Chantilly? Contact Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness today to learn more about our pre and post-surgery rehabilitation programs. Schedule a consultation to find out how we can help you achieve the best possible outcome from your surgery.