Prehabilitation For Surgery

Get ready for surgery and recover fast

Be stronger for surgery. If you are awaiting a surgical procedure, come and see us for expert guidance. Our prehabilitation for surgery programmes will help you recover faster and feel empowered ahead of your operation. Prehabilitation is a proactive approach to preparing patients for surgery, especially useful for those undergoing types of surgery like joint replacements, ACL reconstruction, or arthroscopy.

A pre-surgical physiotherapy assessment can identify areas of muscle weakness and functional limitations. These can be addressed with prehabilitation exercises such as strengthening exercises and flexibility work. This not only reduces the risk of surgical complications but also prepares your body for the healing process.

Whether you're following a pre-op ACL rehab protocol or need guidance with general pre-op physio, we’ll create a custom plan that gradually increases intensity, improves movement, and builds your body weight strength and functions ahead of surgery.

Pre & Post-Surgical Optimisation

Hip

Prehabilitation prior to hip replacement surgery

Waiting for a hip replacement? Physiotherapy can reduce pain, improve function, and prepare you physically and mentally. A prehabilitation plan involving strengthening exercises and mobility work can help you feel more in control and reduce post-op setbacks.

Rehabilitation post total hip replacement (THR)

Our rehab after total hip replacement is designed to improve hip flexion, build strength, and restore your ability to perform everyday activities such as climbing stairs. We’ll help you move from early recovery to regaining full function and confidence.

Post Hip Arthroscopy Rehab

If you’ve had a procedure like a gluteal tendon repair or psoas release, our evidence-based plan will guide you through a structured progression. With our help, you'll return to natural movement while minimising scar tissue and adhesions.

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Post-surgical rehabilitation

Feel in control and confident

Recover rapidly after surgery with our structured rehabilitation programs. Our plans are tailored to restore movement, reduce pain, and minimise the risk of complications, ensuring a smoother and more complete recovery.

We support recovery from a wide range of surgical procedures, including joint replacement, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, Achilles tendon surgery, or elbow surgeries. Whether you’re recovering from major orthopaedic surgery or soft tissue repair, our expert physiotherapists guide you through every phase of the healing process.

Our focus is on:

  • Improving full range of motion

  • Regaining strength and functions

  • Reducing pain and swelling

  • Progressing safely through exercises done multiple times a day, and gradually increased based on your needs

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Knee

Recovery after total knee replacement (TKR)

Whether you're in the early stages of recovery or need long-term support, we help with rehab after total knee replacement using a blend of manual therapy, targeted exercises, and practical strategies.

Our approach improves knee flexion, helps you bend your knee more easily, supports safe use of an assistive device like crutches or walkers, and ensures you feel confident with daily activities like climbing stairs.

Recovery after knee arthroscopy or ACL reconstruction

Recovering from ACL reconstruction? Our post ACL surgery rehab and post ACL surgery rehab exercises are personalised to support your progress through each stage of recovery. We also offer prehabilitation for ACL surgery to get you surgery-ready with confidence, reduce downtime, and improve long-term outcomes.

Upper Limb & Other Surgeries

We also support you after:

  • Elbow fracture surgery – offering physiotherapy after elbow fracture surgery and elbow physiotherapy after surgery

  • Rotator cuff post-surgery rehab

  • Achilles tendon post-surgery rehab

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  • What Our Patients Say

    "I cannot thank Emma-Jane enough for her professional care. I have been suffering from a persistent sciatic nerve injury and had almost lost hope until I discovered Emma-Jane’s unique approach to treatment. By combining hands on treatment, exercise, dry needling and advice, she alleviated pain and restored my mobility. The professionalism, compassion and attention to detail she demonstrated throughout my treatment were phenomenal. I am extremely happy with the results and highly recommend her services to anyone in need of expert physiotherapy care."

    Charlie W.

  • What our Colleagues Say

    'As a ConsultantSports Physician working closely with athletes of all levels, I have high standards when referring patients for physiotherapy.  Emma-Jane's clinical expertise in musculoskeletal assessment and rehab is exceptional.  What truly sets her apart is her ability to blend evidence-based practice with a supportive compassionate approach and excellent communication.’

    Dr Rhodri Martin, Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine
    Team Doctor, Men’s National Team Football Association of Wales
    Lead Doctor, Welsh Institute of Sport 

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