Physical Therapy Miami, FL
Physical Therapist Miami
Anytime you need an orthopedic surgery Miami, have an injury, or get diagnosed with a chronic joint condition (like arthritis), you probably need to go through physical therapy. Miami’s leading orthopedic surgeon, Cesar E. Ceballos, MD, helps customize a physical therapy rehabilitation plan of treatment based on your condition. Because you can see both your orthopedic surgeon Miami and your physical therapist under one roof at OrthoMiami, you get a signature treatment that’s above and beyond traditional rehab plans. You can go through physical therapy at OrthoMiami even if you’ve been treated elsewhere. Call or book a consultation online to get started with your rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy Q & A
How many physical therapy sessions do I need?
It depends on the severity of your injury and whether you need surgery. Dr. Ceballos generally gets you started with two to three physical therapy sessions weekly. For minor injuries, you may finish up your physical therapy in less than a month. But for major injuries or reconstructive surgeries, it’s typical to need physical therapy sessions several times a week for up to six months or more.
How soon do I start physical therapy after orthopedic surgery?
With many orthopedic surgeries, Dr. Ceballos wants you to get moving about a day or so after surgery. While this might sound overwhelming, you have someone by your side providing the help and support you need.
Generally patients start with static (passive) exercises after Miami orthopedic surgery. Your physical therapist does the movements for you while you relax. These exercises help with mobility and blood flow, but don’t typically cause you any pain while your body recovers.
Once you’re cleared, you gradually start working on muscle-building exercises, while gently working on flexibility and joint mobility. Each week, you learn new exercises or add more weight to the exercises you’ve already learned.
What types of treatments do I go through at physical therapy?
Physical activity is a big part of physical therapy, although you also go through additional types of recovery treatments. Your sessions can include:
Your physical therapy doesn’t stop when you leave the office. You get homework with each visit. These custom exercise and conditioning plans are activities for you to do between physical therapy sessions. You need to work on them each day, sometimes several times per day.
Is physical therapy painful?
When you start working out with a personal trainer, you may be sore as your muscles wake up and start working. The same is true with a physical therapist. This is why you often have to sit with heat or ice on your injury for several minutes before leaving the office — it decreases pain and inflammation.
While you might be slightly sore after an intense physical therapy session, you shouldn’t be in pain. If at any time you experience pain during or between sessions, let your physical therapist know. They can adjust your plan to help minimize discomfort.
- Sudden chest pain (at rest or during exercise).
- Difficult, labored and/or rapid breathing (when not exercising or active).
- Unusual shortness of breath (when not exercising or active).
- Excessive, inappropriate sweating (especially when you have not been active).
- Unusual or significantly worsening confusion.
SIGNS OF INFECTION
- Increased swelling, redness.
- Change in color, amount, and odor of drainage.
- Significantly increased pain in area.
- Fever greater than 101.5° F.
If you want best in class physical therapy treatment while you’re in Miami, call OrthoMiami at (786) 746-8060 to schedule an appointment today.
