Pre & Post Surgery

Following a surgical procedure, your physiotherapist will carry out a detailed assessment to understand your physical challenges you might be experiencing. Your physiotherapist will then work with you to set goals and put a treatment plan in place.

Ultimately, your physiotherapist’s aim is to help you reduce swelling, regain full range of movement in your joints, strengthen your muscles and help you restore normal movement.

Treatment techniques can include “hands on” such as massage to help break down scar tissue and to encourage circulation to the healing area. “Hands off” treatment includes specific exercises to help improve flexibility, strength, and balance.

Your physiotherapist will teach you how to wean off your walking aids such as crutches or to progress out of a support aid such as a sling.

You will always be provided with a personalised rehabilitation programme to assist with your recovery. Ultimately, your physio’s goal will be to restore your pre surgery levels of movement.