PROTECT
Clarify the procedure, current stage, medical restrictions and tissues that need protection.
ORTHOPAEDIC POST-OPERATIVE REHABILITATION
Protect healing.
Rebuild function.
Work within your medical restrictions while progressively addressing swelling, pain, mobility, strength, gait and everyday function.
Discuss an assessmentHOW WE THINK
Procedures differ in tissue-healing timelines, precautions and rehabilitation milestones. We use the available surgical information, your surgeon’s guidance, current symptoms and stage-specific goals to plan rehabilitation, keeping protection and training appropriately balanced.
WHO IT IS FOR
Understand the question,
then choose the approach.
- After orthopaedic surgery involving the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle or another joint
- Swelling, restricted movement, reduced strength or muscle loss
- Changes in walking, stairs or everyday activities
- Planning a return to work, daily life or a specific sport
A CLEAR PATH
RESTORE
Progressively address swelling, mobility, strength, control and daily function.
REASSESS
Review function and response, adjust load, and communicate with the medical team when needed.
PROCESS, REASSESSMENT & EVIDENCE
A clear process.
Progress reviewed over time.
Rehabilitation is a process that should be explained, reviewed and adapted as relevant findings change.
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FAQ · COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions worth
answering clearly.
When can rehabilitation begin after surgery?
It depends on the procedure and your surgeon’s instructions. Some rehabilitation may start early, but its content and intensity must fit the relevant medical restrictions.
What information should I bring?
If available, bring the operation note, discharge summary, imaging or reports, your surgeon’s rehabilitation guidance and any brace or support you use.
What is usually included in an initial assessment?
It commonly includes a discussion of your history and goals, physical and movement examination, relevant functional measures, an explanation of the findings and a staged plan. The exact assessment is adapted to the individual.
How many rehabilitation visits will I need?
There is no fixed number that suits everyone. The condition, how long it has been present, everyday demands, recovery, training and personal goals all matter. Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted over time.
What should I bring to an appointment?
If available, bring relevant imaging and reports, surgical records, medical guidance and any support you use. Wear clothing that allows you to move comfortably. You can still contact the team if you do not have these documents.
What approaches may be used?
Depending on the assessment, care may include exercise therapy, task practice, load adjustment, education and appropriate physiotherapy. The method serves the goal; the same intervention is not assumed for everyone.
REPULI · EVIDENCE-INFORMED REHABILITATION