Post Operative Physiotherapy
Targeted post-operative physiotherapy to restore movement, rebuild strength, and help you return to daily life confidently and safely after surgery.
Restore Strength, Speed Recovery & Regain Confidence
If you’ve recently had surgery, post operative physiotherapy is critical for a successful recovery. At Clinical Physio Solutions, our tailored physiotherapy post operative care helps reduce pain, restore movement, and get you back to living life with confidence as soon as possible.
Book your post-op physio session today!Why Post Operative Physiotherapy Is Vital
Surgery is only the first step. Effective rehabilitation ensures you heal properly, regain mobility, and minimise long-term complications. Post-operative physiotherapy is designed to:
- Increase joint movement and flexibility
- Strengthen weakened muscles and supporting tissues
- Reduce pain and swelling
- Improve circulation, promoting faster healing
- Prevent scar tissue build-up and joint stiffness
- Reduce the risk of complications and re-injury
Our team collaborates with your surgeon to tailor rehabilitation plans for your type of surgery, ensuring the smoothest transition from hospital to home, and from bed to everyday activities.
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What to Expect From Our Physiotherapy Post Operative Care
Each program at Clinical Physio Solutions combines hands-on therapies, guided exercise, education, and ongoing support through every phase of your recovery:
- Initial Assessment & Pain Management: We assess your mobility and pain levels, set recovery goals, and may use manual therapy, gentle movement, and pain-relief techniques to help you feel comfortable.
- Customised Exercise Therapy: Starting with gentle mobility exercises, progressing to strength, balance, and functional movement training to help you regain independence.
- Education & Support: We guide you on using aids (such as crutches, braces or walkers), safe movement at home, and precautions to avoid setbacks.
- Recovery Monitoring: Your plan adapts as you progress, ensuring you rebuild strength safely, whether you’ve had a joint replacement, ligament repair, spinal, abdominal or orthopaedic surgery.
The Three Phases of Post-Operative Physiotherapy
- Early Recovery: Focused on pain relief, reducing swelling, gentle mobility, and introducing safe movement, often beginning within 24 hours of surgery.
- Strength & Range: Gradually reintroducing muscle activation, balance and flexibility exercises, with manual therapy to restore proper joint motion and strength.
- Functional Restoration: Return to normal activities and hobbies, addressing more complex movements and long-term injury prevention, supporting you until you achieve your goals.
Why Choose Clinical Physio Solutions?
- Personalised evidence-based care for every type of surgery
- Compassionate, expert team supporting you each step
Direct communication with your surgical team for best outcomes - Convenient post-discharge clinics and telehealth appointments available
- Emphasis on patient education, confidence and lasting health
- STATE-OF-THE-ART REHAB GYMS, FORCE PLATE MONITORING & SPORTS-SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT FOR OBJECTIVE, LONG-TERM RECOVERY TRACKING.
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Take control of your recovery. Book your post-operative physiotherapy consultation with Clinical Physio Solutions today and start your path to a full recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is post-operative physiotherapy?
Post-operative physiotherapy is specialised rehabilitation provided after surgery. It includes pain management, personalised exercise, manual therapy, and education to help patients recover mobility, strength, and independence, while minimising complications.
When should you start physio after surgery?
Physiotherapy often begins within 24 hours post-surgery in hospital, unless advised otherwise by your surgeon. Early movement helps prevent stiffness and complications, but exact timing depends on your surgery and individual health.
What are post-operative exercises?
These exercises range from gentle joint mobility and stretching early on, to progressive strengthening, balance, and functional activities as recovery advances. Your physio will tailor a program to your surgery and goals.
How important is PT after surgery?
Physiotherapy is essential for restoring function, managing pain, preventing complications (like blood clots or scar tissue), and ensuring the surgical repair heals as intended. Skipping rehabilitation can significantly delay—if not completely stall—recovery
What are the three phases of post-op care?
The three phases of post-op care are: 1. Early Recovery (pain/swelling management, gentle movement), 2. Strength & Range (muscle activation, increasing mobility) & 3. Functional Restoration (return to daily activities, injury prevention).
What happens if you don’t do physio after surgery?
Without physiotherapy, you risk persistent pain, reduced movement, muscle weakness, joint stiffness, poor wound healing, loss of function, and higher chances of surgical failure or re-injury. Rehab is critical for the best possible outcome.
OUR Post Op PHYSIO SERVICE AREAS
Clinical Physio Solutions specialises in post operative physiotherapy, with conveniently located Sydney clinics making expert post-surgery rehabilitation easy to access for every patient. Our team delivers individualised physiotherapy post operative care for optimal recovery after orthopaedic, spinal, abdominal, and sports surgeries across the below suburbs:
Whether recovering, residing, or supporting loved ones after surgery in Sydney’s inner west, north, eastern suburbs, or beyond, our clinics offer flexible appointments, modern rehabilitation equipment, and expert guidance tailored for every stage of post-operative recovery. Each location is staffed by physiotherapists experienced in post-surgical protocols and collaborative care planning.
Book an appointment at your nearest Clinical Physio Solutions location in Sydney. Expert physiotherapy post operative care is always close by for faster healing and lasting results.
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