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PreHab . Nora Guerra, Mary Le, Jaqueline Reyes, Anabelle Aguilar, Sam Lopez. What is Prehab? . PREHAB : Rehab before going into surgery. Consequences of Avoiding Prehab. Athlete can develop atrophy. (Atrophy: muscle loss) Avoiding prehab makes rehab after surgery longer and more difficult.
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PreHab • Nora Guerra, Mary Le, Jaqueline Reyes, Anabelle Aguilar, Sam Lopez
What is Prehab? • PREHAB: Rehab before going into surgery.
Consequences of Avoiding Prehab • Athlete can develop atrophy. • (Atrophy: muscle loss) • Avoiding prehab makes rehab after surgery longer and more difficult. • Athlete won’t be mentally or physically prepared for surgery.
Who Should Use Prehab? • Prehab is recommended for all injured athletes that are going in for surgery.
Prehab Exercises • Lunges • Foam Roller
Prehab Exercises • Advanced Balancing
Prehab Exercises • Body Blade (Shoulder- Stabilization)
Prehab Exercises • Tubing Resistance Training • Weighted Arm Speed Range of Motion
How do you determine when to Prehab? • Talk to your Athletic Trainer! • Come to our Athletic Training Room to get evaluated!
When to Prehab? • Prehab should be performed as much as possible before a surgery. • Come into our Athletic Training Room between 6:30- 7:15 or during your athletic period or also after school
Where to get help with Prehab Program Design • Athletic Trainer • Physical Therapist • Orthopedic Doctor/ Surgeon
Sources • http://www.prehab.com/ • http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/archive/prehabilitation-exercises.html