The Truth About PT After Open-Heart Surgery

Recovery after having an open heart surgery can be scary and a challenge, but physical therapy can help you get through this process successfully! In this video, we discuss what this journey is like for you, or your family member, as a post-surgical heart patient. I hope this information will help you as you go through this journey, and helps you to have a successful recovery! Please comment below if you have any questions, and do share what your experience has been like recovering from your open heart surgery. #physiotherapy #heartsurgerysurvivor Video Chapters: I. Safety and Protection 0:00 So you had a heart surgery... 1:00 What are sternal precautions? 4:12 What is the chest pillow for and how do you use it? 5:27 How do I get in/out of bed to sleep if I can't use my arms to push myself up? 6:49 What is an Inspirometer, and how do you use it to prevent pneumonia? 7:39 How am I supposed to shower after my heart surgery, and how do I help prevent infections? 9:49 Should I use ice or heat on my chest to help with soreness? 11:17 Preventing falls II. Physical Therapy and Movement 12:30 When does Physical Therapy start? 13:57 Importance of walking , how often, and at what intensity levels? 20:24 Should I do Cardiac Rehab, and when does that start? DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is not medical advice nor a treatment plan and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes ONLY. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Do not use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare professional nor to replace advice that they give you. Consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained in this content. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owner and operator of this YouTube channel, Carolina Doc PT, formerly known as NotaRealDocDPT, and its officers for any and all losses, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misues of this content. The YouTube channel, Carolina Doc PT, formerly known as NotaRealDocDPT, its owners, its operators and its officers make no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Use of this content is at your sole risk.