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Pre-Surgery Rehabilitation

Stronger going in.
Faster coming out.

Preparing your body before surgery — often called “prehab” — can shorten recovery and improve outcomes. We build a plan around your procedure, your goals, and your timeline.

Patient performing resistance-band training during a therapy session
Core stability exercise during pre-surgery conditioning

What is prehab?

Prepare now, recover faster

Prehab is targeted therapy in the weeks before a planned surgery. By strengthening the muscles around the surgical site and improving your mobility ahead of time, you give your body a head start — so recovery often goes faster and smoother. Every plan is one-on-one with your therapist and built around your specific procedure.

  • Faster recovery. Going into surgery stronger can shorten your rehab and ease the road back.
  • Better outcomes. Improved strength and mobility support a smoother surgical result.
  • Know what’s coming. You’ll have a clear plan for the weeks before and after your procedure.

How it works

A clear path to your procedure

01

Evaluation

We assess your strength, mobility, and the specific demands of your upcoming procedure.

02

Personalized plan

A focused program of targeted exercise and hands-on therapy, built around you.

03

Ready for surgery

You go in stronger — with a clear plan already in place for your recovery.

Resistance-band strength training
Guided mobility and stretching
One-on-one hands-on therapy

Facing a planned surgery?

Let’s build your prehab plan together. Schedule an evaluation and go in as strong as possible.

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Pre-Surgery Rehabilitation (Prehab) | East Rutherford PT & OT