What we treat
Post-surgery rehab
Surgery is only the start. The rehab that follows decides how well you get back to work, life and sport, and it is where our gyms make the biggest difference.
Explained
What does rehab after surgery involve?
After an operation, rehab restores movement, rebuilds strength and gets you confident again. We work within any guidance your surgeon gives you and progress you with objective testing.
Being in fully equipped gyms means we can take you from early exercises right through to running, lifting and sport.
Operations we see
- ACL reconstruction and other knee surgery
- Hip and knee replacements
- Shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff repair
- Ankle and Achilles surgery
- Spinal surgery
What rehab works on
- Stiffness and loss of movement
- Weakness and muscle loss
- Swelling
- Low confidence using the limb
- Not sure when it is safe to return to sport
Treatment
How we help
We test your strength with dynamometers and compare left and right, so return-to-sport decisions are based on numbers as well as how you feel.
- 1Assess and measureDetailed assessment with objective measures.
- 2ExplainWhat's going on, in plain language.
- 3TreatHands-on work where it helps.
- 4RebuildProgressive rehab in our gyms.
Typical treatment
- Working within your surgeon's guidance
- Restoring range of movement
- Progressive strength training in the gym
- Running, jumping and agility work
- Objective strength testing to guide your return to sport
Recovering from major shoulder surgery Andreas is exceptional both in his knowledge and approach to recovering. He very much catered to my needs and previous level of activity rather than a generic approach
When to get urgent help
If you have any of these, get medical help straight away. Call 999 or go to A&E if symptoms are severe or came on suddenly. Otherwise call 111 or your GP for an urgent appointment.
- Calf pain, swelling or redness
- Sudden breathlessness or chest pain: call 999
- Signs of wound infection: redness, heat, discharge or fever
- Sudden severe pain or loss of movement
Questions people ask
When should I start physio after surgery?
Follow your surgeon's advice. Many people start within a few days or weeks. Call us and we can plan around your operation date.
Who will I see?
Any of our physiotherapists can guide your rehab. Knee post-op care is one of Glenn's areas of expertise, and he takes patients from injury or surgery back to high-level sport.
Can insurance cover post-op rehab?
Often yes. Ask your insurer for an authorisation code before your first session.
Get help with post-surgery rehab
Book an assessment online, or call and we'll help you choose the right clinic.