Post-Operative Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Why Is Physiotherapy Important After Surgery?
Physiotherapy plays an important role in helping you recover safely and effectively after surgery. A personalised rehabilitation programme can help reduce pain and swelling, restore full range of motion, rebuild strength and help you reach your previous level of function. We will guide you through each stage of recovery while considering your surgery, healing timeframes and individual goals.
Every patient and every surgery is different. Your rehabilitation programme will be tailored to your specific procedure, current abilities and recovery goals. Treatment may include hands-on therapy, mobility exercises, progressive strengthening, balance and stability work, movement retraining and education on how to safely increase your activity levels. Your programme will progress as your strength, mobility and confidence improve, with exercises adjusted according to your recovery and your surgeon's recommendations.
Knee & ACL Rehabilitation
We provide rehabilitation following a range of knee injuries and surgical procedures, including:
ACL reconstruction
Meniscus repair or meniscectomy
MCL, LCL and other ligament repairs
Patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon repairs
Patella fracture fixation
Knee arthroscopy
Cartilage and osteochondral procedures
Tibial plateau fractures
Knee ligament reconstruction
Other post-operative knee procedures
Shoulder Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy rehabilitation following shoulder surgery may be required after:
Rotator cuff repair
Shoulder stabilisation and labral repair
Bankart repair
SLAP repair
Shoulder replacement
Subacromial or decompression procedures
Biceps tendon repair or tenodesis
AC joint surgery
Fracture fixation around the shoulder
Other shoulder and upper-limb procedures
Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
We provide rehabilitation following:
Total knee replacement
Partial knee replacement
Total hip replacement
Hip resurfacing
Shoulder replacement
Other joint replacement procedures
Rehabilitation focuses on restoring mobility, strength, balance and functional independence following surgery.
Fracture Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy can assist with recovery following fractures and surgical fixation, including:
Ankle fractures
Tibial and fibular fractures
Tibial plateau fractures
Patella fractures
Hip and femur fractures
Wrist and forearm fractures
Humerus fractures
Clavicle fractures
Other fractures requiring immobilisation or surgical fixation
Treatment is guided by the type of fracture, surgical procedure, stage of bone healing and weight-bearing or movement restrictions.
Regaining Strength & Mobility
Post-operative rehabilitation may also be required following procedures where patients experience reduced strength, mobility or function, including:
Tendon repairs
Ligament reconstruction
Muscle repairs
Arthroscopic procedures
Spinal surgery
Abdominal surgery
Prolonged immobilisation
Other orthopaedic procedures
Return to Sport & Normal Activity
Returning to normal activities and sport should be a gradual process rather than simply waiting for pain to disappear. Rehabilitation focuses on rebuilding the strength, enhancing your movement quality, control and confidence required for your specific activities. For active patients and athletes, your programme can progress towards running, jumping, change of direction, sport-specific movements and higher-level strength and conditioning where appropriate. Our goal is to help you return to the activities you enjoy safely and confidently. We work closely with Biokineticst in our area and will refer you on to complete the final phase of rehab.
Get a Clear Picture of Your Injury
Don't let musculoskeletal pain hold you back. Book an assessment with Genine Manchip Physiotherapy to find out whether diagnostic ultrasound could be useful for your targeted rehabilitation.