Rehabilitation After Surgery in Jeddah: How Physiotherapy Helps You Recover

Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation is one of the areas the physiotherapists at IPC Jeddah, the International Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Center in Al Zahra District, are trained in. These are the questions patients ask before they start.

Why do I need physiotherapy after an operation?

After an operation on a joint, bone, tendon or the spine, the area is usually stiff, weak and swollen, and the body protects it by moving differently. Physiotherapy helps you regain movement, strength and confidence step by step, and teaches you what is safe to do at each stage.

Which operations is rehabilitation used after?

Typical examples are knee operations such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, meniscus surgery and knee replacement, hip replacement, shoulder surgery, spine surgery, and surgery after fractures. The plan always follows the instructions of your surgeon.

When should rehabilitation start?

Your surgeon decides when you may start and which movements and loads are allowed. Bring the surgeon's report or instructions to your first visit. Some people also see a physiotherapist before the operation to prepare; this is called pre-operative rehabilitation.

What does a rehabilitation programme include?

It starts with an assessment of pain, swelling, movement and strength. Treatment can include hands-on manual therapy, guided exercises, gait training and work in the clinic's rehabilitation gym. You also get exercises to do at home. The plan is individual and changes as you progress.

How long does recovery take?

It depends on the operation, your age and health, and how regularly you do your exercises. Your physiotherapist and your surgeon can give you a realistic time frame for your case. Nobody can honestly promise a fixed date.

When should I contact my doctor during recovery?

Contact your surgeon or a doctor straight away if you have fever, a wound that is red, hot or leaking, a swollen and painful calf, sudden shortness of breath or chest pain, or pain that suddenly gets much worse.

Where can I get rehabilitation after surgery in Jeddah?

IPC Jeddah (International Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Center) is on Hisham Mohiedeen bin Nazer Street, Al Zahra District, Jeddah. The clinic works to German physiotherapy standards and has more than 40 years of experience. It is open Saturday to Thursday, 09:30 to 20:00, and closed on Friday. Male and female physiotherapists are available. Payment is by cash or card. To book, call 050 667 3533.

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