Dr. Conways Post-Op Guidelines
Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 3:15 pm
1 - 3 Weeks Postop
Modified bed rest
No lifting, squatting, or bending
Able to sit for toileting only
Limit stairs to 1 -2 times per day
Household ambulation limit to 5 - 10 minutes at a time (3 - 4 times per day maximum)
Able to stand 5 - 10 minutes for meal prep, brush teeth, bathe, etc ...
Exercise: diaphragmatic breathing, ankle pumps, heel slides, gentle trunk rotation
3 - 6 Weeks Postop
Same as above
May sit with cushion 5 - 10 minutes (2 - 3 times per day) for meals if it does not cause pain
May gradually increase walking/standing to 10 - 20 minutes (3 - 4 times per day)
4 - 8 Weeks Postop
Begin gentle postop PT - myofacial release and gentle connective tissue release
Vaginal or rectal manual therapy may begin when cleared by MD
6 - 12 Weeks Postop
Avoid bending, squatting, or lifting
Gradually increase walking/standing (limit to 30 minutes at a time)
Limit stairs to 2 - 3 times per day
NO high impact activities (no biking, running, weightlifting, or aerobics)
May begin aquatic exercises, gentle stretching or basic yoga exercises (when cleared by MD or PT)
12 Weeks to 1 Year Postop
Avoid frequent squatting
Avoid heavy lifting
Avoid prolonged sitting
Avoid high impact activities (i.e. running, jumping)
Modified bed rest
No lifting, squatting, or bending
Able to sit for toileting only
Limit stairs to 1 -2 times per day
Household ambulation limit to 5 - 10 minutes at a time (3 - 4 times per day maximum)
Able to stand 5 - 10 minutes for meal prep, brush teeth, bathe, etc ...
Exercise: diaphragmatic breathing, ankle pumps, heel slides, gentle trunk rotation
3 - 6 Weeks Postop
Same as above
May sit with cushion 5 - 10 minutes (2 - 3 times per day) for meals if it does not cause pain
May gradually increase walking/standing to 10 - 20 minutes (3 - 4 times per day)
4 - 8 Weeks Postop
Begin gentle postop PT - myofacial release and gentle connective tissue release
Vaginal or rectal manual therapy may begin when cleared by MD
6 - 12 Weeks Postop
Avoid bending, squatting, or lifting
Gradually increase walking/standing (limit to 30 minutes at a time)
Limit stairs to 2 - 3 times per day
NO high impact activities (no biking, running, weightlifting, or aerobics)
May begin aquatic exercises, gentle stretching or basic yoga exercises (when cleared by MD or PT)
12 Weeks to 1 Year Postop
Avoid frequent squatting
Avoid heavy lifting
Avoid prolonged sitting
Avoid high impact activities (i.e. running, jumping)