Yes, physical therapy is an essential component of recovery after scoliosis surgery. Post-surgical physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping you regain strength, flexibility, and function. The goals of physical therapy following scoliosis surgery include:

1. Pain Management: Initially, therapy will focus on managing post-operative pain through various techniques, including gentle exercises, stretching, and possibly modalities like heat or ice.

2. Improving Mobility: Early stages of rehab often concentrate on restoring mobility to the spine and surrounding areas, as well as improving your overall range of motion.

3. Strengthening: As your recovery progresses, the focus will shift towards strengthening the muscles around your spine and in your core. This is vital for supporting your spine, improving posture, and enhancing stability.

4. Functional Training: Therapists will also work with you on functional training to help you return to your daily activities, including walking, bending, and lifting, safely and effectively.

5. Education: Part of the therapy will include educating you on proper body mechanics and posture to protect your spine during activities of daily living and prevent future injuries.

The duration and intensity of physical therapy depend on the extent of the surgery, your overall health, and how quickly you recover post-operatively. It's common for physical therapy to begin a few weeks after surgery and can last for several months, tailored to your specific needs and recovery goals.

It's important to have a clear communication channel with your surgical team and physical therapist to ensure that your recovery plan is both effective and aligned with your rehabilitation goals. Following their guidance closely will be key to a successful recovery.

Please refer to my answer to a similar question in the following a few months ago. Now also available in my website by clicking Forum. Question: I will have scoliosis surgery. How long is physical therapy after scoliosis surgery?This question is vague as to what kind of surgery (fusion? rod insertion? others?) that I am unable to give specific comment. Yet, generally speaking, scoliosis is not to be treated with surgery to the spine. No therapy is required merely to deal with post-operative consequences. Scoliosis is the result of strained/tightened muscles along the spine altering its curvature and is not caused by the vertebrae except deformity by fracture or congenital anomaly. Those postural changes can be restored by releasing the tight muscles but restoration becomes impossible after surgical alteration to the spine. To release tight muscles and thus restore normal posture, the only effective way is done internally by the body itself via light touch, i.e., Touch-and-Hold of The Precision Method to initiate self-healing. It usually takes 6-8 hours to straighten the spine. Physical therapy for stretching/strengthening should be avoided because it actually irritates the injury and worsens scoliosis. This is detailed in my book "NO MORE PAIN All Pain Considered - A Breakthrough". Please refer to my website: http://NoMorePainClinic.com.