Patient Instruction
Patient Care Guide
Navigating your recovery journey begins with the right knowledge. In this section, Dr. Pratya Jaratjitwilai provides step-by-step guidance for pre- and post-surgical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation tips. Whether you’re preparing for a procedure or getting back on your feet, you’ll find easy-to-follow instructions, personalized recommendations and resources designed to support your healing at every stage. Because great care doesn’t end at the hospital, it continues at home with confidence and clarity.
Ready for Orthopedic Surgery? Here’s What You Need to Know
1. Consult your surgeon: Understand the procedure, clarify risks and benefits and follow any pre-surgery instructions like fasting or adjusting medications. 2. Physical preparation: Do light exercises like stretching and strengthening to aid recovery and gentle...
Conclusion of Rehabilitation Protocol for Rotator Cuff Repair (Small to Medium Sized Tears)
Reference: Massachusetts General Brigham Sports Medicine PhaseTime PeriodGoalInstructionsPhase 1Weeks 0-3Protect tendon repair, reduce swelling/pain- Cold compression for pain management- Immobilization (Abduction sling)- No ROM (shoulder)- Active ROM for hand, wrist,...
Conclusion of Rehabilitation Protocol for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair (Large to Massive Tears)
PhaseTime PeriodGoalInstructionsPhase 1Weeks 1-6Protect tendon repair, reduce inflammation/pain- Cold compression for pain management- Immobilization (Abduction sling)- No ROM (shoulder)- Active ROM for hand, wrist, elbow- Scapular exercises with slingPhase 2Weeks...
Post-Operative Care After Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: During Admission
1. Cold Compression (Cold Pack or Cryocuff) Apply cold compression for 20 minutes, 3-4 times per day, for 2-3 days or until the swelling subsides. 2. Ankle Pumping Exercise Frequently perform ankle pumps by raising and lowering the foot to improve circulation in the...
The post-operative program after ACL reconstruction
PhaseTime FrameGoals & ObjectivesExercises & ActivitiesPhase 1Weeks 1-2Primary Focus: Reduce swelling, manage pain, and begin mobility exercises.- Swelling Reduction: Elevation and cold compression.- Wound Care: Clean wound once a week; stitches removed around...
What is The Egoscue Method (Egoscue Postural Exercises)?
Let’s discuss with Dr. Pratya Jaratjitwilai, a certified Postural Alignment Specialist. The Egoscue Method is a postural therapy program that focuses on a series of gentle stretches and exercises designed to relieve musculoskeletal pain without the use of drugs,...
