Pain and swelling: Pain is the main target after your surgery. Pain controls not only make you comfortable but speeds up your recovery. The incision made on your skin can cause a severe and crucial pain. Having some pain, bruising and swelling are normal parts of the recovery process following surgery. Applying cold packs or ice on the incision area helps in pain reduction. Swelling can be reduced by doing exercises or elevating your leg on a pillow in bed for several hours. Pain and swelling reduction makes the recovery smooth and comfortable.

Range of Motion: After surgeries ROM usually restricts a patient’s ADL. Starting ROM within 24 hrs. After surgery, prevent the adhesions .So, soon after the surgery the ROM exercises should be initiated to avoid local inflammation and swelling and for the better health and improvement of the patient. Once range is achieved, the pain definitely will go down.

Strength and flexibility: Strength exercises are activities that make your muscle stronger. It will increase your strength, size, power and endurance. Strengthening can be achieved by using your body weight or external weights. Flexibility is improving your joints and muscles to perform full joint movement. Flexibility can be achieved by stretching some tight muscles. These strength and flexibility exercises reduce chances of joint fusion and slow down the risks of bone and muscle loss.

Posture correction: Correcting your posture following surgeries is essential for your look as well as to prevent posture related pain, injuries or fatigue. A good posture will enhance your performance in your daily living activities. Doing some postural training will align your body, muscle balance, body mechanics and postural habits.

Balance and coordination: balance training is the ability to maintain line of gravity within the base of support. After surgeries, patients can achieve static balance on their own but dynamic balance can be achieved by using balance and coordination exercise. These exercises prevent chances of fall or injury, improve posture and enhance recovery.

Gait Training: The aim of gait training is to enhance mobility, stability and overall walking pattern. Depending upon the individual needs, walking aids such as canes, walkers or crutches may be introduced during gait training.

Patient Education: Educating the patient about the Do’s and Don’ts after the surgeries. Precaution plays a vital role in your recovery. Educating patients about the condition, time taken for the full recovery, doing proper exercises, decreasing the chances of inflammation or infection or weight or pressure application.