Prebound
What is Prebound?
Patients who undergo surgery in good physical condition greatly improve their chances for a successful operation. Prehabilitation at Rebound includes the evaluation of ones physical strengths and weaknesses prior to surgery. Our program prepares your body and more specifically, your area of injury, for the surgical procedure.
Education
· Knowledge of the surgical procedure you are undergoing
· The do’s and dont’s before and after surgery
Exercise
Recommended group of exercises to improve strength, flexibility and function specific to your needs and surgical procedure
Acupuncture for Post-Operative Pain
Ear acupuncture points may be stimulated (for periods of time ranging from a few days up to two weeks) using ear tacks. They are small needles held in place with a small adhesive tape and have been shown to reduce post-operative pain, reduce need for medication, and improve healing time. In clinical trials*, post-operative pain decreases significantly in acupuncture treatment groups.
*Clinical trials from databases of Mediline (1966-2007), CINAHL, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Scopus.
What to expect:
Before surgery
· Set up your prehab visit to assess your strength and flexibility
· Expect to learn the exercises and precautions you will need
· Acupuncture assessment and ear tack placement the week prior to surgery
After surgery · Post-op visit when your doctor recommends (varies from 1 to 6 weeks)
· Acupuncture does not need to be at the surgical area and can be started sooner if your doctor approves
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