Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Surgery is one step in your recovery. Rehabilitation helps you regain movement, rebuild strength and return to the activities that matter to you.
At Pain & Stroke Rehab Centre, rehabilitation is planned around your surgery, medical advice, current abilities and recovery goals.
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Recovery continues after surgery
Pain, swelling, stiffness, muscle weakness and reduced mobility can affect daily activities after surgery. The type and pace of rehabilitation depend on the procedure, healing stage and precautions advised by your surgical team.
Physiotherapy supports recovery through appropriate movement, progressive exercise and functional training.
Rehabilitation after different surgeries
Care is adapted to the procedure and the individual's recovery needs.
Joint Replacement
Rehabilitation following knee and hip replacement, focusing on mobility, strength, balance and everyday function.
Spine Surgery
Guided recovery after spinal procedures, respecting surgical precautions while gradually restoring mobility and function.
Fracture & Fixation Surgery
Progressive rehabilitation after fracture fixation, based on healing status and permitted weight-bearing.
Ligament & Tendon Surgery
Structured rehabilitation after procedures such as ACL reconstruction and tendon repair, following the prescribed protocol.
Shoulder Surgery
Rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair and other shoulder procedures, with careful progression of movement and loading.
Neurological & Other Surgeries
Individualised rehabilitation to address mobility, balance, strength and functional limitations after relevant procedures.
Rehabilitation built around your recovery
Every surgery and recovery journey is different. We consider the procedure performed, the surgeon's instructions, healing progress and the person's functional goals before planning treatment.
- Review of surgical details and medical precautions
- Assessment of pain, swelling and movement
- Muscle activation and progressive strengthening
- Mobility, balance and walking training where appropriate
- Practice of daily activities and functional tasks
- Education for safe activity and home exercise
Your recovery goals
Rehabilitation aims to improve your ability to participate in everyday life.
Comfortable Movement
Work towards managing symptoms and improving movement within the permitted recovery limits.
Strength & Mobility
Restore muscle function, joint movement and physical capacity progressively.
Functional Independence
Practise transfers, walking, stairs and other activities relevant to your daily routine.
Step by step towards recovery
Your programme is reviewed and adjusted as your abilities and healing progress change.
01. Assessment
Understand your surgery, precautions, symptoms and current functional abilities.
02. Goal Setting
Identify meaningful and realistic goals based on your needs and recovery stage.
03. Rehabilitation
Follow an individually planned programme with appropriate exercise and functional training.
04. Progress Review
Monitor changes and progress the programme when clinically appropriate.
Take the next step in your recovery
If you or a family member needs physiotherapy after surgery, contact our team to discuss the rehabilitation options available.
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