Vital Hands Rehab / Staff / Post-surgical recovery
After surgery
Post-surgical recovery
After surgery, the work of occupational therapy is the first weeks at home: bathing, dressing, meals, and moving from bed to chair without undoing the surgeon's precautions.
Who this helps
- You are preparing for surgery and want the house ready
- Dressing, bathing, or the toilet is difficult after an operation
- You have hip, knee, shoulder, or abdominal precautions to follow
- Family is helping and needs to know what is safe
What a visit includes
- Practice with the tasks the precautions affect
- A review of the rooms you will use
- Equipment ideas for the first weeks
- A written plan that matches your physician's orders
Stephanie Tagoe, MS, OTR/L. Clinic in Bowie. Mobile visits across Prince George's County. Coverage is explained before the first billed visit.
Questions
Does this replace physical therapy after surgery?
No. Occupational therapy covers daily tasks. Physical therapy, if ordered, still covers the joint or the surgical protocol.
Can you see me at home right after discharge?
Yes, across Prince George's County, once the visit is confirmed.