Rehabilitation after surgery needs to respect the procedure performed, surgeon instructions and the body's healing timeline. The aim is a safe and realistic return to function.
General educational information, not a diagnosis. Clinical review has not been recorded.
What happens during an assessment?
The physiotherapist reviews operative instructions, precautions, pain and swelling, mobility and daily activities together with the patient's goals.
What might a care plan include?
Care may include safe exercises, walking or functional practice and phased strengthening as medically cleared.
Questions patients ask
Is post-surgical rehabilitation right for me?
There is no one treatment plan that suits everyone. The first step is to review the symptoms, medical history and functional goals, then decide whether physiotherapy, additional medical assessment or a different service is appropriate.
What should I bring to an assessment?
Please bring relevant reports or imaging if you already have them, a current medication list when relevant and a brief description of what daily activities have become difficult. You do not need to obtain scans solely to book a first enquiry.
Safety and next steps
Do not override weight-bearing restrictions, wound precautions or surgeon advice; new signs of infection or clot symptoms need urgent medical review.
Related care guides
Post Injury Rehabilitation · Knee Pain Physiotherapy.
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