Pre & Post Operative Rehabilitation

No referral is required to see a physiotherapist. However, we work closely with your surgeon, GP, or specialist to ensure your rehabilitation follows the correct post-operative precautions and recovery pathway.

This depends on your surgeon’s instructions and the type of procedure performed. In most cases, rehabilitation begins early with safe movement, swelling control, muscle activation, and education before progressing to strengthening and functional training.

Yes, in most cases you can start physiotherapy while your wound is still healing, as long as your surgeon has cleared you. Early rehab focuses on safe movement, pain and swelling control, and gentle exercises without stressing the surgical site. If pain is worsening or you notice redness, discharge, or fever, seek medical review before continuing.

Some mild discomfort is common after surgery, but rehabilitation should be guided and controlled. We use pain, swelling, movement quality, strength, and function to progress your program safely.

Recovery time depends on the surgery, your goals, and your progress. Rather than relying only on time, we use a criteria-based approach progressing when you meet key milestones such as range of motion, strength, balance, control, and functional capacity.

Your sessions may include education, swelling and pain management, hands-on treatment, mobility exercises, progressive strengthening, balance training, and return-to-work or return-to-sport planning. The aim is to help you recover safely, build confidence, and return to the activities that matter to you.