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Prehabilitation (Prehab) Before Orthopedic Surgery

Prehabilitation (Prehab) Before Orthopedic Surgery

Arrive stronger and recover faster with Bodywise Physical Therapy. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPTs) deliver 1:1, evidence‑based prehab tailored to your procedure and your goals.

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Why prehab matters

What the research shows

✓Fewer complications & shorter hospital stays when prehab includes structured exercise and/or nutrition support (network meta‑analysis, 186 RCTs). Source: BMJ 2025
✓Better pre‑op strength, function & quality of life across orthopedic procedures (48 trials; 3,570 patients). Source: JAMA Network Open 2023
✓Individualize plans: some subgroups (e.g., select older THR candidates) show limited postoperative gains; tailor to the patient and procedure. Source: BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2025

How Bodywise prehab helps you

Targeted strength, mobility, and balance to make first post‑op steps easier.
Gait, conditioning, and breathing strategies to optimize recovery.
Education on pain control, sleep, nutrition basics, and day‑of‑surgery prep.
Direct coordination with your surgeon’s protocol to keep you safe.

Woman in her 50s doing a shoulder exercise with a physical therapist to relieve shoulder pain.

What to expect in prehab (typically 3–8 weeks)

Visit roadmap

Baseline testing (strength, ROM, balance, walking speed).
Targeted exercise plan (2–4 sessions/week) plus guided home program.
Home safety & device training (stairs, transfers, walker/ crutches).

Education & support

A breakdown of the science behind your pain, recovery pacing, and realistic recovery timelines.
Nutrition and sleep basics that support healing.
Direct communication with your surgical team.

Disclaimer: This page is educational and not medical advice. Your Bodywise clinician will individualize your plan and follow your surgeon’s protocol.

Why Bodywise is the best place for prehab

1:1 Doctor of Physical Therapy care

You work directly with a DPT—no cookie‑cutter programs.

Surgeon‑aligned protocols

We coordinate with your orthopedic surgeon and adhere to procedure‑specific precautions.

Convenient locations

Epping & Stratham clinics with early‑morning to evening appointments.

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what is laser therapy?

Laser Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal. The effects of laser energy include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.

Drug Free, Surgery Free, Pain Free. Summus Laser USA Class IV therapeutic lasers deliver specific red and near-infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a photochemical reaction and therapeutic effect. Physiological effects include increased circulation, reduced inflammation, pain reduction and enhanced tissue healing. Laser therapy has been used in Europe since the 1970s and was cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005.

Due to this being new technology, it is not covered by most health insurances.

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