Most of us are familiar with a comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation program designed to promote healing, reduce pain and swelling, restore joint mobility, flexibility and strength. However, many of us are not aware of the benefits of a structured pre-operative or “pre-habilitation” program.

The goals of a pre-habilitation program:

• Mentally prepare for surgery
• Reduce pain and inflammation
• Restore range of motion
• Improving muscular control of the injured joint
• Normalizing movement patterns prior to your surgery
• Improved overall well-being and fitness
• Gain a good understanding of the exercises that you will perform immediately after surgery