Movement restrictions are super common if you’re working with a PT or are recovering from surgical procedures. And it wasn’t uncommon for me to work with patients in the physical therapy clinic who had been given similar instructions to avoid specific movements for a specific amount of time.
But there was always the lingering question of how long.
Should you avoid that movement for days?
Weeks?
Months?
On today’s show, I’m joined by physical therapist, Dr. Sarah Court, to learn about post-surgery recovery and exactly what you should do with those movement restrictions (including how long to follow them).
Sarah shares what her own surgical recovery looks like after a (very) recent double-mastectomy and the conversations to have with your surgeon to get you back to moving pain-free, as soon as possible.
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What you’ll learn from this episode:
- The best way to manage your recovery post-surgery
- Questions you should be asking your surgeon
- And how to get back to moving, pain-free, no matter how long it’s been
Links mentioned:
- 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
- Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain – aewellness.com/mavens
- aewellness.com/podcast – Show notes, links and more
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- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
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- Bodywork Starter Guide – learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick-relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at aewellness.com/bodywork
- 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline – how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks – you might just hear your voice on a future episode!
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