Pre-operative Physical Therapy
.Pre-operative physiotherapy represents a delicate but essential phase of the rehabilitation process, as it helps prepare the patient for surgery and promotes a faster and more effective recovery.
Often requested by surgeons at Dolomiti Sportclinic, it aims to achieve specific functional goals before the operation.
Thanks to continuous communication between physiotherapists and physicians, a comprehensive and personalized care plan can be ensured, optimizing the recovery process from the very first stages.
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Main indications:
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Shoulder tendon repair surgery
- Joint replacement surgery (knee, hip, shoulder)
- Knee arthroscopy
The service is available at our Bolzano and Merano centers.
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Post-operative inpatient Physical Therapy
At the Ortisei facility of Dolomiti Sportclinic, inpatient physiotherapy is offered both pre- and post-surgery, with the goal of supporting the patient from the very first hours after the operation.
Main objectives:
- Educate the patient on proper post-operative management
- Initiate the first steps using crutches
- Teach simple exercises to be performed during the first post-operative days
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Patients are provided with an informative brochure and a link to exercise videos for guidance.
Post-operative Physical Therapy
Post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation is a fundamental phase of the care pathway, aimed at maximizing the benefits of surgical intervention.
To recover effectively and reduce the risk of complications, it is essential to follow a structured, individualized rehabilitation program guided by specialized personnel.
The program also aims to provide the patient with awareness and tools to continue exercises independently, further optimizing the recovery process. Returning to work and sports activities as quickly as possible, under safe conditions, is a priority for our physiotherapists.
The service is available at our Bolzano and Merano centers.
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.Main indications:
- Outcomes of knee arthroscopy (ACL, PCL reconstruction, meniscal repair, meniscectomy, trochleoplasty, etc.)
- Fracture sequelae
- Rotator cuff tendon repair outcomes
- Knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle joint replacements
- Ankle ligament repair or arthrodesis outcomes
- Achilles tendon repair
- Removal of fixation devices
- Spine surgery outcomes
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Conservative Physical Therapy
Conservative orthopaedic and sports Physical Therapy is based on a thorough clinical reasoning process, grounded in the latest scientific evidence. Patients follow a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes:
- Therapeutic education
- Orthopaedic manual therapy
- Instrumental therapy, if indicated
- Personalized therapeutic exercise
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Therapeutic exercise represents the future of rehabilitation and overall well-being, allowing a transition from a rehabilitation phase to lasting lifestyle changes. Patients can continue the program independently or through personalized maintenance and monitoring programs.
The service is available at our Bolzano and Merano centers.
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Main indications:
- Acute and chronic osteoarticular conditions (low back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, etc.)
- Acute and chronic tendon disorders
- Muscle injuries
- Shoulder instability without surgical indication
- Ankle sprains
- Knee sprains without surgical indication
- Patellofemoral syndrome
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Outcomes of conservatively treated fractures
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