Surgery Recovery & Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy for Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Communicate with Your Physicians

You may choose to have surgery here in Salina. Or you may choose to travel to a Wichita hospital, a Manhattan hospital, a Topeka hospital, a Kansas City hospital or anywhere else. You will be provided a physical therapy referral. We would like to work with you, no matter where you have surgery. 

Call us to schedule your physical therapy appointment. We will communicate with your doctor concerning your post-surgical instructions, treatment plan, prescription, and precautions. 

Joint  Reconstruction

We offer rehabilitation for ligament reconstruction, including:
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Ankle reconstruction
  • Elbow reconstruction
If you are having surgery to reconstruct a ligament, our physical therapists communicate with your physician concerning your post-surgical instructions, treatment plan, prescription, and precautions.

Rotator Cuff Repair

Our physical therapists offer rehabilitation for small, medium and massive tears of the rotator cuff. We also offer rehabilitation for surgical repairs of the rotator cuff.

Spine Surgery Rehabilitation

Our physical therapists offer rehabilitation for surgeries of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. This could include surgical procedures for the spine including discectomies, laminectomies, scoliosis corrective surgery, and even spinal fusion surgeries. The goal of most of these surgeries is to remove any broken bone, tissues or discs that may be pressing on exiting nerves from the spine. 

Conservative treatments, such as physical therapy before surgery should be discussed with your physician.

We will communicate with your doctor concerning,your post-surgical instructions, treatment plan, prescription, and precautions. 

Joint Replacement Physical Therapy

Hip replacement, knee replacement, and shoulder replacement are slow recovery processes. We help you regain range of motion (ROM) and strength. 

Our goal is for you to regain or maintain your independence after a joint replacement, like knee replacement, hip replacement, or shoulder replacement. We motivate and challenge you, while being compassionate and understanding. 

Common Questions

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • Do I need a referral from a doctor?

    In Kansas, a physician's referral is not required. A few insurances, including Medicare, require a physician's referral. Our staff will check with your insurance to determine if a physician's referral is required.

  • Will my insurance cover your service?

    Southwind Physical Therapy is an in-network provider for many insurance companies, including Medicare. Our staff can check your insurance benefit, co-pay, and out-of-pocket expenses. 

  • Do you take Medicare?

    Yes,  Southwind Physical Therapy is an in-network provider for Medicare.

  • Will you contact my surgeon?

    Whether it's a local, regional, or out-of-state specialist, Southwind Physical Therapists will contact the surgeon for all post surgical instructions. 

  • Do you provide written instructions?

    Our physical therapist can provide written instructions to you and your caregiver.

Call 785-825-2323