THE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AFTER SURGERY
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physiotherapy, surgery, rehabilitation, post-operative care, recovery
Abstract
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation process after surgery by helping patients regain strength, improve mobility, and reduce pain. This essay explores the significance of physiotherapy in post-surgical care, examining its methods, results, and implications for patient outcomes. Through a comprehensive review of relevant literature and research studies, this essay aims to highlight the importance of physiotherapy in promoting optimal recovery following surgery.
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Waleed Jubran Alkhaldei
Physiotherapist, King Khalid hospital
Mazen Abdulaziz Bedaiwi
Physiotherapist, King Fahd specialist hospital
Sultan Fahad Madani
Physiotherapist, King Fahd specialist hospital
Raeed Abdullah Alghamdi
Specialist physical therapy, King Fahad specialist hospital
Kamil Mustafa Mohammed Kamil Hafiz
Physical therapy specialist, King Fahad Hospital
Ammar Abdullah Abdulkarim mohammed
Physical Therapy specialist, King Khalid hospital