For many illnesses and injuries, surgery is often a necessary solution and, depending on the severity of the illness or injury in question, is almost always nerve-wracking. But physical therapy can actually help the recovery and healing process after a major surgery! This is known as postoperative, or post-surgery, recovery or rehabilitation. There are typically three stages in postoperative rehabilitation. …

Injuries and medical conditions can affect anyone, often without warning, and change lives and lifestyle seemingly overnight. These changes often affect a person’s ability to physically move and function the way they’re used to, which can then take a toll on someone mentally and emotionally as well.   Thankfully, physical therapy exists to help people of all ages get back …