Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Recovering from orthopaedic surgery requires a structured, progressive rehabilitation program. Our Post-Surgical Rehabilitation service is designed to help you regain strength, mobility, and function after procedures such as knee replacement, hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and spinal surgery.
We work closely with your surgeon to ensure our rehabilitation protocol aligns with their post-operative guidelines. Our program progresses through stages — from pain and swelling management in the early phase to advanced strengthening, balance training, and return-to-activity preparation in later phases.
What This Service Includes
Post-Op Protocol Management
Rehabilitation aligned with your surgeon's post-operative guidelines and restrictions.
Swelling & Pain Control
Ice therapy, elevation, gentle mobilisation, and electrotherapy to manage post-surgical symptoms.
Structured Exercise Progression
Graduated program from passive range of motion to active strengthening and functional training.
Scar Tissue Management
Techniques to minimize scar adhesions and improve tissue mobility around the surgical site.
Phases of Recovery
Phase 1: Protection & Healing
Pain and swelling management, gentle range of motion within surgical restrictions, and patient education (Weeks 0-2).
Phase 2: Restoring Motion
Progressive range of motion exercises, light strengthening, and scar tissue management (Weeks 2-6).
Phase 3: Strengthening
Progressive resistance training, balance and proprioception exercises, and functional retraining (Weeks 6-12).
Phase 4: Return to Activity
Advanced strengthening, sport/activity-specific training, and discharge planning with home programme (Weeks 12+).
Rebuild Your Strength After Surgery
Book a post-surgical rehabilitation consultation and start your guided recovery journey.