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

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