PHYSIOMOTIVESurgeries we help you recover from
- Knee: total knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair
- Hip: hip replacement and fracture fixation
- Shoulder: rotator cuff repair and stabilisation surgery
- Spine: discectomy, decompression and other spine surgery, once cleared by your surgeon
- Fractures treated with plates, rods or screws, and recovery after a cast or brace
- Ankle, foot, wrist and hand surgery
Why rehabilitation matters
After surgery the area is often swollen, stiff and weak, and many people move cautiously out of fear of damaging the repair. Without guided rehab this can leave you with a limp, a joint that will not fully bend or straighten, and muscles that stay weak long after the wound has healed.
Early, safe movement within your surgeon's limits generally helps recovery. Too much too soon can harm a repair, which is why the plan has to follow the protocol for your specific operation.
What happens in rehab
- Early stage: manage swelling and pain, regain range of motion, and restart walking safely with or without an aid
- Strengthening stage: rebuild muscle around the operated area and improve balance and control
- Functional stage: practise stairs, getting up from a chair, driving, work tasks and, where relevant, return to sport
- Hands-on techniques such as joint mobilisation, soft tissue work and, once the wound has healed, scar mobilisation
- A home exercise plan that fits around your day and is updated as you progress
When to start
The start depends on the surgery and your surgeon. Some rehab begins in hospital or within days, and some begins after a few weeks. Please bring your discharge summary and your surgeon's instructions, including any limits on weight-bearing or range of movement. We follow them, and if anything is unclear we will ask you to confirm it with your surgeon.
If you cannot travel yet
In the early weeks, getting to a clinic can be hard. We offer home visit physiotherapy in Kharadi and nearby areas, and can move you to clinic sessions when you are ready.
When to see a doctor first
Physiotherapy is not right for every problem. Get medical attention promptly if you have any of these:
- Calf pain, swelling or warmth in one leg, especially in the first weeks after surgery
- Chest pain or breathlessness. Call 112 or go to the nearest hospital
- Fever, increasing redness, or discharge or opening of the surgical wound
- A sudden increase in pain or swelling, or a sudden loss of movement or a feeling that something gave way
- New numbness, pins and needles, or a cold, pale or blue limb
Frequently asked questions
How soon after surgery can I start physiotherapy?
This depends on the operation and your surgeon's advice. Some rehab starts within days and some after a few weeks. Share your discharge summary and instructions so we begin at the right time.
Do I need my surgeon's permission?
Please share your surgeon's instructions and follow-up plan. We follow them, and we will ask you to check with your surgeon if something is not clear.
How long will rehabilitation take?
It varies with the surgery, your age, your fitness before the operation and how you respond. Rehab often runs for weeks to a few months, and your plan is reviewed as you progress.
Will rehab be painful?
Some soreness and stiffness is expected. We keep exercise within what is safe for the repair, and you should tell us if pain is sharp or increasing.
Can rehab be done at home?
Yes. Home visits are available in Kharadi and nearby areas. Send your locality on WhatsApp and we will confirm whether we can reach you.