Pre and Post Surgery

Surgery is usually the final step in any problem and is often done when other more conservative measures have not achieved the desired effects.

Pre Surgery Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy treatment can help you prepare physically and psychologically for the operation with several methods to optimise your recovery. Prior to the surgery, you should do physio work to stabilize and strengthen the injured area to achieve better results after operation. Prepare for the operation is very important to avoid post-surgical problems such as inflammation, pain, joint motion… and get a quick recovery.

Post Surgery Physiotherapy

Our main goal after the operation is to reduce your pain, inflammation, improve mobility… we must try to achieve the same fitness levels as before surgery by physiotherapy techniques. It is important to optimise the results of surgery with physio work that helps stabilise, mobilise and protect the area. Physiotherapy treatment after surgery aims to restore normal active function through a progressive programme of manual therapy and exercise. We set specific goals and rehabilitation protocols based on your pathology, creating a specific and individualized program according to your needs. Gradually, we will return to perform daily exercises, competitive sport or normal…

Some Surgeries

We are happy to see patients in pre and post-operative treatments for:

• Shoulder surgery: arthroscopy, fracture management, ligament or tendon repair (e.g. rotator cuff repairs), joint replacement, decompressions, acromioclavicular joint repair.
• Hip: arthroscopy, acetabular labral repair, joint replacement, injection.
• Knee: arthroscopy, ligament, tendon or cartilage repair, reconstruction joint replacement, injection.
• Spinal: discectomy, fusions, stabilisations, injections.
• Ankle: arthroscopy, ligament repair (e.g. Achilles tendon), joint replacement.
• Foot: bunion and toe surgery, fractures.
• Groin injuries.
• Neurological operations: Stroke, ALS…
• And many more.

It is often helpful to meet us before your surgery to ensure that you know what exercises you will do immediately post-surgery. It is also good to assess your health condition (movements and requirements), to set goals for your rehabilitation. If you have any queries regarding your specific procedure, please contact us and we will help you.

We will guide you through all stages of your rehabilitation. We will closely monitor your progress, adjust your programme provide an appropriate treatment to maximise your recovery. We will also be able to give you advice on how you can help yourself, relevant exercises to do and what to avoid.