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This article aims to explore the use of preoperative and postoperative physiotherapy techniques in enhancing recovery for orthopaedic patients.

March 10, 2026

Preoperative and postoperative physiotherapy of the orthopaedic patient

Key Points

This article aims to explore the use of preoperative and postoperative physiotherapy techniques in enhancing recovery for orthopaedic patients.
Reviewed existing literature on physiotherapy applications in orthopaedic care.
Discussed current practices in veterinary medicine for pre- and postoperative physiotherapy.
Evaluated potential benefits for canine and feline patients.
Confirmed that postoperative physiotherapy is effective in enhancing recovery in veterinary surgery.
Highlighted the underuse of preoperative physiotherapy despite its potential benefits.
Supported the combined application of both physiotherapy stages for better recovery outcomes.

Abstract

Background : Pre‐ and postoperative physiotherapy has been established as an effective way to enhance the recovery from orthopaedic surgery in people and is regularly practised in human medicine. While postoperative physiotherapy is now a well‐established component of veterinary care, preoperative physiotherapy remains underused despite its potential benefits for our canine and feline patients. Aim of the article : This article explores the application of physiotherapy techniques to pre‐ and postoperative orthopaedic patients and how their use in conjunction can enhance the recovery of canine and feline patients.

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Holly Finelli (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af963170916d39fea4e1d1 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.70055

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