What We Help
Physiotherapy Before and After Surgery
‘Recovering from surgery can be challenging, but the right physiotherapy support can make all the difference.
Research shows that strengthening muscles before surgery and beginning rehab promptly after leads to better results, fewer complications, and a quicker return to independence.
Before surgery, targeted exercises help strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and boost overall fitness, preparing your body for the best possible outcome.
After surgery, physiotherapy supports a faster, safer recovery by reducing pain and swelling, restoring mobility, and helping you regain confidence in daily activities.
We support recovery after a wide range of surgeries, including:
- Joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder)
- Spinal surgeries
- Fracture repairs and orthopaedic procedures (shoulder and knee arthroscopies, foot surgery)
- Abdominal surgery such as a laparoscopy/laparotomy
- General surgeries that impact movement or mobility
How We Help
Our experienced physiotherapists offer:
- Pre-operative exercise programme for joint replacements, orthopaedic and general surgeries.
- Post-operative exercise programmes to restore strength, flexibility and balance.
- Pain and swelling management techniques to aid comfort and recovery.
- Walking practise indoors and outdoors to promote safe, confident mobility and gradually reduce dependence on walking aids
- Walking aid review and equipment advice
- Massage and soft tissue techniques to reduce scar tissue and improve circulation
- Functional training for everyday tasks like climbing stairs, getting in and out of bed, or walking outdoors
- Breathing exercises (when needed) to improve lung function post-operatively
- Home safety and falls prevention advice for a confident return to daily life
Every rehabilitation plan is tailored to your goals, helping you regain strength, confidence, and comfortable movement after surgery.
