Ensure a Successful Surgery & Quick Recovery
Your surgery is just the beginning. Let’s make sure the recovery goes just as well with some pre- & post surgical rehabilitation.
Surgery is a big deal. You’ve done the hard part — made the decision, gone through the procedure, and now you’re ready to get back to your life. That’s exactly where we come in.
At Hartz Physical Therapy, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation is one of our specialties, and we take it seriously. Our goal is simple: get you back to doing the things you love, as safely and efficiently as possible, with less pain along the way.
Your Team. Every Visit.
Unlike a lot of PT clinics, you won’t be handed off to a new face every time you walk in. At HARTZ PT, you work with the same therapist team throughout your entire course of care — so your treatment stays consistent and your progress actually builds on itself.
Starting Before Surgery: Prehabilitation
Here’s something that surprises a lot of patients — PT before surgery can actually make your recovery faster and easier afterward. It’s called prehabilitation, and there’s solid and growing evidence behind it. By improving your strength, flexibility, and overall functional capacity before your procedure, you can reduce the risk of complications and bounce back more quickly once you’re on the other side. If your surgery is scheduled and you haven’t started PT yet, it’s not too late. Give us a call.
What to Expect After Surgery
Post-surgical recovery is not one-size-fits-all, and we don’t treat it that way. Every patient gets 1-on-1 care with a therapist who knows your case, your surgeon’s protocol, and your personal goals. We work closely with your surgical team to make sure your rehab plan is aligned with your recovery timeline — no guesswork, no gaps.
Our hands-on approach emphasizes manual therapy techniques that are proven to produce better outcomes. We help you manage pain effectively so you’re not overly reliant on prescription medications, and we focus on getting your strength, mobility.
Surgeries We Commonly Treat:
- Partial and total joint replacements/revisions
- Back and neck surgeries
- Rotator cuff, labrum, & acromioplasty surgeries of the shoulder
- ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, & meniscus surgeries of the knee
- Ankle surgeries
- ORIF (plates and screws) surgeries for fractures
- Elbow, hand and wrist surgeries
- Hip labral repair
Don’t see yours on the list? Give us a call — chances are we’ve seen it.
What Your Therapist Will Focus On:
- Improving flexibility, strength, and balance
- Decreasing pain and swelling
- Increasing joint mobility
- Improving cardiopulmonary health
- Reducing the formation of scar tissue post-surgery
- Reducing complications such as blood clots, infection, and joint contractures.
Treatment may include:
- Manual therapy including massage and mobilization through stretching of muscles.
- Exercises designed to target specific muscles and joints.
- Aquatic therapy for ease of movement and decreased stress on joints
Our warm-water therapy pool at our Lititz, Lancaster East, Lancaster West and Mount Joy locations are especially popular for post-surgical patients — the buoyancy takes stress off your joints while still allowing you to build strength and range of motion. Ask us about it when you call.
Six Locations, One Consistent Standard of Care
With six locations across Lancaster County, there’s a Hartz PT near you — and no matter which one you visit, you’ll get the same attentive, personalized care. We’re locally owned and independently operated, which means your therapist has the time and flexibility to focus on your recovery, not a corporate quota.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your surgery is already scheduled, recently completed, or you’re just starting to plan — we’re here to help at every stage. Contact your nearest location today to schedule your evaluation.