Dr. Krista Ribando

Post-Operative Recovery: Abdominal Surgery

Post-Operative Recovery: Abdominal Surgery

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Reclaim your movement and support your body’s natural healing process with Post-Operative Recovery: Abdominal Surgery. Designed specifically for post-laparoscopic recovery, this program offers a safe, structured path back to movement. Whether you are starting as early as **Week 2** or beginning your recovery journey around **Week 6**, this program meets you where you are. We focus on gentle mobility and lymphatic drainage to reduce post-surgical swelling and encourage fluid movement. As your body heals, the program gradually progresses into foundational core activation and functional movement patterns to help you safely restore strength, stability, and confidence in your body. Each program is designed to be performed 2-3x per week before progressing. Feel free to progress or stay put depending on how your body feels. What to Expect: Phase 1: Gentle Mobility & Drainage:** Light movements and targeted stretches designed to encourage circulation, ease stiffness, and support lymphatic drainage. Phase 2: Core Activation & Integration:** Mindful re-engagement of deep core muscles and coordination of everyday movement patterns. Safe Progression:** Scalable pacing designed to support your body's unique healing timeline post-laparoscopy. Goes to Week 14 Post-Op. *Note: Always consult with your doctor or surgeon before starting any new exercise routine post-surgery.* For Phase 3 and 4 consult Dr. Krista before progressing.
Goal:
Recovery
Stretching, Functional, Warm Up
14 weeks program 3 days/week 30-45 mins
Level:
All Levels
Goal:
Recovery
Stretching, Functional, Warm Up
14 weeks program 3 days/week 30-45 mins
Level:
All Levels

Workouts

Phase 1: Gentle Movement (Weeks 2-4)
Phase 1: Gentle Movement (Weeks 2-4)
5.0
Phase 1: Gentle Movement (Weeks 5-6)
Phase 1: Gentle Movement (Weeks 5-6)
5.0
Phase 1: Gentle Mobility (Weeks 6-8)
Phase 1: Gentle Mobility (Weeks 6-8)
5.0
Phase 1: Gentle Mobility (Weeks 8-9)
Phase 1: Gentle Mobility (Weeks 8-9)
5.0
Phase 2: Core Activation & Integration (Week 10)
Phase 2: Core Activation & Integration (Week 10)
5.0
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About Dr. Krista Ribando

Online personal trainer

I grew up as a competitive soccer player until a horrific concussion in 2009 forced me to retire. Losing the sport I loved left me struggling to find purpose, but it also sparked my passion for helping athletes stay healthy, prevent injury, and perform at their best. Today, as a board-certified Sports Chiropractor with advanced training in biomechanics, rehabilitation, and nutrition, I provide individualized care that blends modern medical practices with chiropractic medicine—helping athletes overcome setbacks and unlock their full potential.In every patient she treats, in every athlete she supports, Dr. Krista carries forward the lesson she learned in 2009: when one door closes, another opens. And sometimes, that new path leads not only to personal healing but also to the opportunity.

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