Post Operative Care

Throughout your recovery post surgery, our experienced physiotherapists will assess your mobility, strength and functionality. According to the different phases of healing, your progress and goals, our therapists will prepare with you a rehabilitation exercise program.

We will be in contact with your surgeon and also have a great network for referrals if required.

Whether it’s returning to sport or even being able to do the house chores, working with your physiotherapist is essential for achieving your postoperative goals.

Our Physiotherapist is experienced at providing rehabilitation for patients following a wide variety of different surgeries. 

Common surgeries that require physiotherapy include: 

  • ACL reconstruction 

  • Meniscus repair 

  • Rotator cuff repair 

  • Discectomy 

  • Lateral ligament reconstruction 

  • Knee/hip replacement 

  • Knee/hip arthroscopy

  • Tennis elbow release 

  • Achilles tendon repairs 

Your local Physiotherapy servicing Merrylands, Parramatta, Guildford, Granville and all other surrounding areas.

Benefits of post-op physiotherapy with your local physiotherapy in Merrylands

We offer a wide range of interventions throughout your rehab to help with your return to physical activity or sport. 

  • Advice and ongoing support through the different stages of your rehab

  • Pain, swelling and scar tissue management 

  • Prevention of complications 

  • Mobility and flexibility 

  • Balance and coordination 

  • Strength and endurance 

  • Return to daily activities

  • Return to recreational activities or sports

Generally, the timeframe for post-operative rehabilitation can vary from a few months to a year Depending on the surgical procedure, surgical location and the severity of injury. Your rehabilitation will be split into 4 stages that will progress based on criteria based objective testing with your physiotherapist: 

  1. Management of pain and swelling 

  2. Restore pain free rang of motion

  3. Increasing muscular strength and power 

  4. Returning to pre-injury function 

At Physio Solutions Merrylands, we will communicate with your surgeon to identify any requirements that are specific to your circumstances . Depending on your long term goals and rate of recovery, we will develop a tailored rehab program to guide you through the process. A typical rehab program will include:

  • Pain and scar tissue management

  • A graded exercise program (home based or gym based depending on your circumstances)

  • Manual therapy 

  • Education and support to aid recovery 

  • Weaning from orthopedic aids (eg. CAMboots, splints, slings, crutches etc.)

Start your recovery!

If you have recently had surgery and needed to kickstart your rehabilitation, give us a call on 0411 658 639 or Book Online Now.