Patients who have bought a self-funded hernia surgery package with Hernia Clinic Hampshire will be given free access to this programme.
Hernia Rehabilitation Exercises
Hernia Rehabilitation Exercises
with our Free Detailed Abdominal Surgery Advice Leaflet
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Whether living with a hernia, waiting for surgery, or wanting to improve your recovery and results in the months after surgery, our hernia rehabilitation exercises can help.
At Hernia Clinic Hampshire, we have worked with patients to design this bespoke hernia rehab exercise programme for patients of all fitness levels — from young, sporty 20-year-olds to less mobile 96-year-olds.
Our dedication to patient-focused care has driven our development of this programme. We want to work with you to achieve excellent results.
All you need to start is a mat or a large towel and some space.
Once you have purchased a subscription, you will be sent the hernia rehabilitation exercise videos with guidance. You can start the exercises as soon as you like; before or after surgery.
We highly recommend you wear hernia supports while performing these exercises pre-surgery (pads in) and for the initial period post-surgery (pads out). They will help support the hernia/repair site during physical activity.
Try out our Taster Session for FREE. The taster session is suitable for people of all fitness levels and gets more difficult as it progresses.
How Do Exercises Improve My Hernia Repair Result?
How Do Exercises Improve My Hernia Repair Result?
Improving Strength, Lowering Risk
Our hernia rehabilitation exercises help with strengthening and re-strengthening your core muscles which reduces the risk of the hernia coming back.
Improving Long-term Comfort
The exercises improve comfort in your abdominal muscles and groin through physical exercise both before and after hernia surgery. They build strength and help to influence how the scar remodels – in particular, lines of tension caused by stretching and exercise. They help improve long-term comfort in the area of surgery by by improving the flexibility of healing tissue
While surgery is the only way to fix a hernia, these are also helpful exercises for hernias and strengthening your abdominal muscles even before having surgery.
If you are a surgery patient with Hernia Clinic Hampshire, this programme is included within your package.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a patient, please see our Hernia Surgery Information.
What's Included in This Programme?
What's Included in This Programme?
With this programme, you gain access to a number of pre-recorded video sessions with an instructor guiding you through the various exercises.
These videos are designed to be repeatable and short enough to easily fit into your schedule.
Do I Need Special Equipment?
Do I Need Special Equipment?
No not really, but access to the following can help:
- An armless chair or edge of the bed to sit on
- A mat such as a yoga mat or just a simple towel
- An exercise band (Or use a tie from a dressing gown or 1m length of rope)
- A cushion (if not using a mat)
How Long Should I Do These Exercises?
How Long Should I Do These Exercises?
Before Surgery
These exercises can be helpful for strengthening your core and managing symptoms, whilst waiting for your surgery.
After Hernia Surgery
These exercises will continue to strengthen your repair and aid your recovery for months after surgery, especially for the first few months.
The comfort of your scar can be influenced for 12 months post-surgery.
If you feel any discomfort or tugging develop months post your hernia repair, use the post hernia surgery exercises for 2-3 months. This should settle any discomfort.
How Do I Get the Free Abdominal Surgery Advice Leaflet?
How Do I Get the Free Abdominal Surgery Advice Leaflet?
Our detailed Abdominal Surgery Advice Leaflet is included free with all of our products.
Once you purchase one of our products, you will be emailed a link to download this leaflet.
