Physiotherapy
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Structured recovery after knee or hip replacement, shoulder surgery, spine surgery or a fracture. The programme follows your surgeon's protocol — range of movement restored first, strength after — with milestones measured rather than assumed.
7 treatments in this area
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Structured rehabilitation after a total knee replacement.
Partial Knee Replacement
Recovery after a partial knee replacement, usually quicker but not automatic.
Hip Replacement
Rehabilitation after hip replacement, including the movement precautions.
Shoulder Replacement
Graded recovery of movement and strength after shoulder replacement.
Post-Fracture Rehabilitation
Restoring movement and strength once a fracture has united.
Spine Surgery Rehabilitation
Careful, staged recovery after spinal surgery.
Post-Operative Mobility & Recovery
Getting moving safely after any operation, to avoid the complications of not.
Questions patients ask us
Why is physiotherapy important after surgery?
Surgery and periods of reduced activity can lead to weakness, stiffness, swelling, reduced mobility, and loss of physical conditioning. Physiotherapy helps patients progressively restore function.
When should physiotherapy start after surgery?
Timing depends on the type of surgery and the surgeon's instructions. For some procedures, rehabilitation begins in the hospital soon after surgery, while others require a period of protection before certain exercises begin.
Which surgeries commonly require physiotherapy?
Rehabilitation is commonly used after knee or hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, fracture fixation, shoulder surgery, spinal surgery, tendon or ligament repair, and various other orthopaedic procedures.
Can physiotherapy help reduce post-surgical pain?
Yes. Appropriate movement, exercise, positioning, education, and gradual restoration of function can help with pain management as recovery progresses.
Not sure which treatment you need?
Book a consultation. We will assess, explain your options honestly, and quote before anything starts.