Expert Pre & Post-Operative Rehabilitation in Surrey
Surgery is only one part of your recovery journey. The rehabilitation before and after your operation plays a vital role in achieving the best possible outcome.
We work closely with patients and consultants, both before and after orthopaedic surgery to maximise strength, restore mobility, reduce pain and safely guide you back to the activities you enjoy.
Our experienced physiotherapists create bespoke rehabilitation programmes tailored to your procedure, lifestyle and goals. Whether you're aiming to walk comfortably again, return to work or get back to competitive sport, we'll support you through every stage of your recovery
Pre-Operative Rehabilitation ("Prehab")
Research has shown that patients who begin rehabilitation before surgery often recover more quickly afterwards.
Pre-operative physiotherapy focuses on improving your strength, mobility and fitness before your operation, helping your body cope better with surgery and speeding up the rehabilitation process.
Your personalised programme may include:
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Improving joint mobility
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Strengthening surrounding muscles
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Core stability exercises
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Balance and coordination training
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Walking and gait training
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Education about your recovery
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Advice on using walking aids if required
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Exercises to begin before surgery
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Goal setting and rehabilitation planning
Entering surgery stronger often means a smoother recovery and greater confidence afterwards.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Following surgery, rehabilitation is essential to restore movement, rebuild strength and help you safely return to your normal activities.
Your physiotherapist will guide you through each phase of recovery, ensuring you progress safely without overloading healing tissues.
Treatment may include:
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Pain and swelling management
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Hands-on manual therapy
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Scar tissue management
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Joint mobilisation
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Restoring range of movement
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Progressive strengthening
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Balance and stability training
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Walking and gait retraining
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Functional movement exercises
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Hydrotherapy
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Return-to-work rehabilitation
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Return-to-sport rehabilitation
Rehabilitation That Goes Beyond the Treatment Room
Recovery isn't just about exercises on a treatment couch.
Our rehabilitation programmes make full use of our specialist facilities, allowing you to safely progress your recovery through every stage.
Depending on your procedure and goals, rehabilitation may include:
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Functional gym-based strengthening
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Progressive resistance training
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Balance and stability exercises
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Gait retraining
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Stair practice
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Athletics track rehabilitation
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Functional movement training
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Hydrotherapy
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Return-to-running programmes
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Sport-specific rehabilitation
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This comprehensive approach helps bridge the gap between surgery and returning confidently to everyday life or sport.
Hydrotherapy After Surgery
Hydrotherapy can be an excellent addition to post-operative rehabilitation.
The buoyancy of water reduces the load placed on healing joints while allowing earlier movement, improved mobility and progressive strengthening in a safe environment.
Hydrotherapy is particularly beneficial following:
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Hip replacement
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Knee replacement
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ACL reconstruction
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Ankle surgery
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Lower limb fractures
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Complex lower limb rehabilitation
Our Shepperton clinic offers access to a dedicated hydrotherapy pool as part of your rehabilitation programme where appropriate.
