Set Yourself Up for a Faster Recovery and Better Surgical Outcomes
“Despite evidence that malnutrition is associated with significant complications in orthopedic surgery, unrecognized malnutrition continues to be a “silent epidemic,” affecting up to 50% of hospitalized patients. Specifically, pre-surgical malnutrition is associated with an increased risk for surgical site infections, longer hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.” (Williams & Wischmeyer, 2020 PMID: 33967384).
Preparing for surgery isn’t just about showing up on the day of your procedure—it’s about optimizing your body in advance so that you heal faster, reduce complications, and regain function, and get back to the things you love in life as quickly as possible. This 5-session pre-op coaching package for elective orthopedic surgeries provides a structured, research-backed approach to help you take control of your surgical outcome so you can fly through your recovery and get back to the things you love most in life.
As a PT working with many individuals through their post-operative rehab, I have seen some people struggle and some people fly through their recovery! Prolonged pain and slow healing can be very discouraging when you have already been through so much up to this point! I have seen how optimizing your health before surgery and through rehab can play a huge role in the recovery process.
If you are having a joint replacement, ACL surgery, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, Achilles repair (and many more!), these surgeries take months to recover from. Creating an environment and fueling your body for healing can support you through the process AND serve as prevention!
Modifiable Lifestyle Factors That Support Better Surgical Outcomes:
Key lifestyle pillars can help your body prepare for the best possible recovery:
✅ Nutrition – Reduce inflammation, provides the building blocks for healthy tissues, and improve immune health and wound healing
✅ Movement – Maintain strength and mobility without aggravating your condition
✅ Sleep & Recovery – Improve sleep quality to enhance tissue repair
✅ Stress Management – Minimize stress to regulate your nervous system
✅ Hydration – Optimize fluid balance for better circulation and healing potential
✅ Mindset – Develop a success-driven approach to crush your goals
What You’ll Gain from These 5 Sessions:
Clarity & Direction – We’ll create a structured plan so you can confidently take the right steps for healing.
Customized Action Steps – We’ll discuss what you’re already doing and fine-tune your approach.
Sustainable Lifestyle Upgrades – Turn healing strategies into lasting habits that support recovery and your overall long term health.
How We’ll Achieve This Together:
1️⃣ Commit to Healing – By booking these sessions, you’re making the time to prioritize your recovery.
2️⃣ Identify Your Goals & Your 'Why' – Understanding what drives you and keeps you motivated.
3️⃣ Target the Pillars of Health – We’ll assess where to focus based on your needs.
4️⃣ Turn Knowledge into Action – We’ll co-create realistic behaviors, actions, and habits that lead to measurable results.
5️⃣ Find the Tools for Success – With your framework in place, we’ll refine and finalize your approach so you can sustain progress.
What’s Included in the Coaching Package?
✔ 5 One-on-One, 60 min Coaching Sessions (spread 1-2 weeks apart based on your preference) Most should take place before surgery, but they can also be spread to before and after your surgery if desired.
✔ Email Support Between Sessions for guidance and accountability
✔ Educational Materials & Resources to reinforce what you learn
✔ A Clear, Structured Plan so you stop second-guessing what to do and start healing effectively
Are You Ready to Take Control of Your Surgical Outcome?
Please note: These courses are NOT physical therapy sessions, and I cannot assess and give a specific medical treatment or prescribe exercises. If you are already in physical or occupational therapy, this program is designed to be complementary to those sessions to support your healing with your lifestyle in conjunction with your PT’s exercise prescription.
Reference: Williams DGA, Wischmeyer PE. Perioperative Nutrition Care of Orthopedic Surgery Patient. Tech Orthop. 2020 Mar;35(1):15-18.
Book your 5-session package with Shannon today and start optimizing your health for surgery!