Rehabilitation after SDR
Important
To get the most benefits in function after SDR, children must do an INTENSIVE rehab program.
Parents have said after SDR:
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Rehab intensity
After surgery your child must do 4-6 weeks of intensive rehab at the hospital.
This consists of:
- Twice daily physio sessions in the physio gym
- A daily exercise program for strengthening
- Occupational therapy for equipment.
At home after leaving the hospital, your child needs to see their community therapist/s and must do:
- Physio sessions 3 times a week (land-based and hydrotherapy)
- A daily home exercise program
- Occupational therapy as needed, for independence in self-care activities.
We suggest therapy uses goal-directed training.
This intensity continues for at least 12 months after SDR.
After 12 months, we suggest weekly physio sessions, and doing other physical activities, eg. swimming, bike riding. The aim is to continue improving strength and function.
