Please share a tip on some do's and don'ts with regard to physical rehabilitation following surgery or injury.

Physical: In the case of chronic pain, physical therapy is a great supplement to medication.

Body: Body work: osteopathic/chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage all play a role in treating back pain.

Consider: Consider physical therapy if you are overweight, to get used to daily exercise.

Physical: Physical therapy and chiropractic can sometimes be helpful to get you into exercise shape.

Recognize: Recognize immediately. Treatment in the first hour(s) is vital. Start rehabilitation asap.

Time,: Time, physical therapy and otc medications are often all that is needed.

To: To prevent blood clots in the legs after surgery, while in the hospital, walk 4 times a day.

Stretching.: Stretching. When your doctor gives you the all clear, find a good stretching routine. Do it everyday.

Remember: Remember, things will get better if you know that you are doing something to help you.

Follow: Follow doc's recommendations, start and stay with it. Seems like baby steps but it works.

I: Myth: i don't need physical therapy, my body will recover just fine on its own.

Range: Range of motion, strength and endurance exercise, is key for returning to higher levels of function.

PT: Physical therapy is like eating an elephant. Focus on each bite, not the whole meal. The result will come.

Bed: Bed rest is not helpful, rest as instructed by your doctor but out of bed if at all possible.

There: There usually are many attending physical therapy at the same time so find a group to rally behind.

After: After surgery, post op physiotherapy is recommended to get back range of motion that was lost.

U: Myth: you can do it on your own & cheaper too.

No: No time or money for physical therapy? Google things like "low back stretch" or "sciatica exercises".

Therapy: Myth: therapy has to go on for months and is only finished when the pain is completely resolved.

Create: Create realistic goals! set time frames accounting for acute healing, recovery limits & appropriate past baseline.

Rehab: Rehab is a lot of work but it pays off in the end. While it might seem to be insurmountable stay with it & you'll get better.

It's: It's a myth that you can do therapy on your own. You're not trained to do it. Learn from a therapist.

While: While therapy is good, starting too soon or doing too much may be harmful.

Myth:: Myth: only "old" people need rehab after surgery. (absolutely not true!).

People: People mistakenly think they can do it on their own without a professional present. Bad idea!

This: This depends on the condition, however post surgery most patients are prescribed physical therapy.

Rehab: Myth: rehab is painful. Fact: moving causes less discomfort than being still.

DON'T: Don't do physical therapy on your own. Only with trained professional because form is important!

DON'T: Don't do physical therapy on your own. Only with trained professional because form is important!

DON'T: Don't do physical therapy on your own. Only with trained professional because form is important!

Keep: Keep a daily log of exercises, reps, weights, etc., so that you can track progress ; self-motivate.

As: Ask a loved one to hold you accountable. Keep a calendar and ask therapist to help set weekly goals.

Follow: Follow a medically cleared plan; go slowly; stop if pain, but try every day; celebrate improvement!

Follow: Follow a medically approved plan - do not decide to deviate from it without your doctor's approval.

Have: Doctors do need to decide what is done during pt. Therapist then follow doctors' orders.

Get: Get supporters to help you establish and continue a routine for your rehabilitation exercises.

Numb: Numb hands? Stiff shoulder? Knee hurt? Just had a heart attack or stroke? See a rehabilitation dr.

Do: Do get referred to a physiatrist when you need to hear how to improve your functional abilities.

Stress: Stress strengthens you. Keep goals in your mind!

Make: Make short term functional goals and work closely with your therapist and your doctors.

Follow: Follow advise of your surgeon. Don't overdo it. Be consistent with your therapy. Do your homework.

Scapular: Scapular stabilizer muscle strengthening and rotator cuff exercises for partial rotator cuff tear.

Set: Set small goals & as you reach those then move on to the next set of goals.You will reach the end.

No: No trick, stop, listen & follow ur ortho. Cheat & u cheat ur self.

Get into : Right frame of mind that you want to get better and rehab will get you where you want to be.

Consult: Consult with a physiatrist, set goals, know your surgical restrictions, and keep a positive outlook.

Myth:: Myth: rest and time are all that are required to get back to being yourself again.

Myth:: Rehab is often necessary following successful surgery.

Be: Be determined in your mind before you start what your goals are, know it will hurt

If: If wrist splints are not enough, steroid shots can help carpal tunnel syndrome. Cts.

Surgery: Surgery can be a failure if you do not do prescribed physical therapy.

Wasting: Wasting of small muscles in hand is usually due to severe nerve compression. See md if hand weakens.

Do: Do what you are told and things will go better for you. Strive hard and be persistent. The short-term frustration you experience now will be nothing compared to the long-term frustration you will experience if you don't go through rehab.

If: If you qualify, inpatient rehab can be an excellent resource. If outpatient, learn and take in tips.

You: It's a myth that: you will never enjoy life like you used to!

You: You need a support person that is there for you unconditionally - no matter what!

Therapy: Therapy for cerebral palsy; include spasticity control including medications to maximize function.

PRICE: Price (protection rest ice compression elevation) is recommended in the first 72 hours of injury.

Set: Set a goal with your rehabilitation team for best results.

When: When discouraged following injury or surgery remember physical rehab is best way 2 return 2 normal.

Big: Big picture; focus on the results you would like to see in 1 year, instead of gradual progress.

As: As the saying goes, what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. No pain, no gain.

You: You can't get more out of it than you are willing to put in. Do your part!

Try: Try to find someone who has had similar surgery that u have and befriend and encourage one another.

From: From the first day make rehab the first priority. It may continue the rest of your life.

Surgery: Surgery is the smallest part of your treatment. Your commitment to the rehab exercises is crucial!

We: We tell our patients to keep it simple. Walking can serve as one of the simplest yet most effective.

medicine: Don't be afraid to take pain medicine before therapy, therapy after surgery or injury is painful. If it did not heurt we wouldnt need the help of a therapist to get back to normal. Of course discuss all medication use with your doctor, and ask himfor medicine to help make therapy more managable.

If: If you don't do the therapy you will have a less than perfect outcome. It is vitally important to do.

Ignore: Start slow and gradual to reach your preoperative health status.

Ignore: Sometimes you can do it yourself, but you can do damage and slow your recovery without guidance.

Ignore: Rehab is the quickest path to full recovery.

Ignore: Friend! doing anything alone may require much more discipline! preferably a drill sergeant!

Ignore: Please know that you are not traveling on this journey alone. All around you other souls reside.

Ignore: A trained professional is needed to assure that a patient uses good form.

Ignore: Be punctual to get maximum benefit from pt with a good therapist. Do regular home exercises as well.

Ignore: "sometimes it's smart to pause ; reflect before you take that next step." jane pauley.

Slow but steady: Start easy and don't overdo it. The biggest mistake i see is people overdo it, then are unable to resume the program for many days. I recommend starting with low-impact cardiovascular exercise, gentle stretching and light weights. Follow physician and physical therapist guidance. Remember slow but steady wins the race.

Ignore: Find a therapist that you think is both nice and smart and try to follow what they advise.

Ignore: Persevere - remember progress will be slow but will improve.

Ignore: The "no pain no gain" idea is more myth than fact.

Ignore: You need to do exercises at home, in addition to the exercises done while you are in therapy.

Ignore: Your body needs time and energy to recover after surgery or injury. Be gentle with yourself !

Ignore: There is no trick. Either you have the discipline to stay the course or you don't.

If: If you have a traumatic brain injury, do avoid sedating medications.

Amantadine: Amantadine can be a beneficial medication to help speed recovery during rehabilitation, ask your doc!

Ignore: Be patient. Follow your rehab protocol. Listen to your doctor and therapist.