Service
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Protocol-guided rehabilitation after orthopedic or other surgery, progressing at a safe pace.
After surgery, tissues need protection early on and progressive loading later. Getting that balance right is the purpose of post-operative rehabilitation.
We work within the protocol and precautions set by your surgeon. If any instruction is unclear, we will ask you to confirm it with your surgical team before progressing.
Who this helps: People recovering from joint replacement, ligament repair, fracture fixation or other procedures where movement needs rebuilding.
Common reasons people book
- Recovery after knee or hip replacement
- Rehabilitation following ligament or tendon repair
- Movement and strength work after fracture fixation
- Regaining independence with walking, stairs or self-care
- Managing stiffness and swelling in the weeks after surgery
How the assessment works
- Review of the operation notes, protocol and any precautions
- Assessment of swelling, wound status and movement available
- Strength and functional ability testing within safe limits
- Discussion of home setup, support and mobility aids
- Stage-by-stage goal setting
Treatment methods used
- Protected range-of-movement work
- Progressive strengthening within protocol limits
- Swelling management strategies
- Walking, transfer and stair retraining
- Scar and soft tissue care where appropriate
What a session includes
- Check of pain, swelling and wound status
- Movement and strength work suited to that stage
- Practice of walking or transfers as needed
- Updates to the home plan
Home care and self-management
- Stage-appropriate home exercises and repetition guidance
- Positioning and swelling management advice
- Clear markers for what to report to your surgeon
When to seek medical care
- Increasing redness, heat, discharge or fever around the surgical site
- Sudden calf pain, swelling or breathlessness
- A sharp, unexpected increase in pain or loss of movement
- Any symptom your surgeon asked you to report immediately
If symptoms are severe or worsening quickly, contact a doctor or emergency services without waiting for a physiotherapy appointment.
FAQs
Questions about post-surgery rehabilitation
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Book post-surgery rehabilitation
Tell us about your condition and we will confirm a suitable date and time. You can also call or message the clinic directly.