Rehabilitation is an important part to a successful surgery as it helps us recover from the procedure and make sure our bodies are ready to handle any increased physical ability the surgery provides. For joint replacement and bariatric surgery patients, focusing on fitness BEFORE surgery can help boost the healing effects of rehabilitation and prevent injury.
Pre-habilitation is the process of enhancing your health and general well-being prior to undergoing an operation in order to lessen post-surgical risks and get started on developing a healthier lifestyle. By partaking in a pre-habilitation program, you’ll be able to help yourself physiologically and reduce your body’s stress response for both your mental and physical health.
For some, physical exercise may seem scary or extremely difficult due to chronic diseases such as obesity, type two diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Fortunately, Griffin Health Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine has the innovative technology and compassionate caregivers to slowly get you up-to-speed and ready for your health to takeoff post-surgery
Bariatric Surgery Post Rehabilitation
For some bariatric patients, starting a work-out routine can seem daunting and even unattainable, but it’s well worth the effort.
Starting an aerobic and resistance training program such as walking, cycling, swimming, running, etc. after surgery has been shown to help patients reach weight-loss goals more quickly and maintain their success in improving their quality of life. In a study published by the National Library of Medicine, bariatric surgery patients who took part in post-operative exercise experienced greater weight loss compared to those who didn’t follow an exercise program.
However, some patients don’t reach or stick to these goals of consistent exercise due to the strain and discomfort of starting exercise at a high weight.
AlterG Antigravity Treadmill
Griffin Health offers a revolutionary to “take a load off” for bariatric surgery patients struggling with pre-habilitation.
Inspired by NASA technology that uses Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology, the AlterG Treadmill to reduce gravitational forces on our bodies by as much as 80%. This allows every individual, regardless of experience level in walking or running, to experience the benefits of cardio exercise and reach pre-rehabilitation performance goals with almost no risk of injury.
The Griffin Center for Health Living
Rediscover what it’s like to move without pain, recover your mobility, improve overall wellness, and enhance your physical performance all with the peace of mind that you are in good hands. The AlterG Treadmill is a great way for bariatric patients to take the first and hardest step towards living a happier and healthier life.
To learn more about this person-centered technology and how you can try it out for yourself, visit the Griffin Health Center for Healthy Living’s AlterG website at griffinhealthyliving.org/zero-gravity-treadmill, or contact the Center at (203) 735-4070 to book your appointment.