Joint Replacement (Pre & Post-Surgical)

Structured rehabilitation before and after hip or knee replacement surgery for a smoother recovery.

Joint Replacement (Pre & Post-Surgical)

Understanding Joint Replacement (Pre & Post-Surgical)

As joints wear down over time, replacement surgery can offer significant relief from chronic pain and restricted movement. But the surgery itself is only part of the journey — structured physiotherapy before and after the operation plays a major role in how well and how quickly you regain function.

Our pre-surgical sessions focus on building strength ahead of the operation, while post-surgical rehabilitation guides you carefully through healing, mobility and strength milestones so you can return to daily activity with confidence.

Common Signs & Symptoms

  • Chronic joint pain limiting daily activity
  • Reduced range of motion prior to surgery
  • Stiffness, swelling and weakness after surgery
  • Difficulty walking or climbing stairs post-operatively

Our Treatment Approach

  • Pre-surgical (prehab) strengthening where time allows
  • Early post-surgical mobility and swelling management
  • Progressive strengthening of the operated joint
  • Gait training and walking aid guidance
  • Return-to-activity planning based on surgeon's protocol

Benefits of Home Physiotherapy for Joint Replacement (Pre & Post-Surgical)

  • Smoother, more predictable recovery timeline
  • Better strength and confidence walking again
  • Reduced risk of stiffness and complications
  • Rehabilitation aligned with your surgeon's guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases, gentle mobility work begins within a day or two after surgery, following your surgeon's specific protocol.
This varies by individual and procedure, but many patients progress from a walker to a cane, and eventually to walking unaided, over several weeks of guided rehabilitation.

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