Back to Driving after Surgery with Dr. Abbott

Listen as Matt and Allie talk with Dr. James Abbott, from BEST surgeries and therapies, about the safety precautions and tips he has for getting back to driving after having surgery. Here are the top ten tips and advice Dr. Abbott shares to consider:

1. Side matters
2. Automatic versus manual
3. Narcotics
4. Strength needs
5. ROM needs
6. Practice before you leave the driveway
7. Don’t go alone the first time
8. Driving style (increase your following distance)
9. Keep the trips short
10. Recover after

Learn more about BEST here: https://www.bestsurgery.com

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU!

Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

Did you know that you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to receive physical therapy? The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/