Pre & Post-Surgery Rehabilitation

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Prehabilitation Before Surgery

Prepare for your surgery and recover fast

Be stronger for surgery. If you are awaiting a surgical procedure, come and see us for expert guidance. Our prehabilitation programmes will help you recover faster and feel empowered ahead of your operation. Prehabilitation prepares you for surgery, it is 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.

Hip Recovery

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.

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.

Post Hip Arthroscopy Rehab

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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

Knee Recovery

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.

Rehab 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.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Prehabilitation is a proactive physiotherapy program designed to prepare your body before surgery. It includes strengthening exercises, mobility work, and targeted interventions to address muscle imbalances or weakness. This helps reduce the risk of complications, speeds up the healing process, and empowers you to feel stronger and more in control before your surgical procedure.

  • Physiotherapy is beneficial before and after many types of surgery, including total hip or knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, hip arthroscopy, elbow fracture surgery, rotator cuff repairs and Achilles tendon surgeries. We tailor your rehabilitation program to your specific needs and recovery goals.

  • Post-op physiotherapy focuses on restoring movement, strength, and function. Your plan may include manual therapy, gradually increased exercises, gait retraining, and practical activities like climbing stairs or using an assistive device. Sessions are designed to improve your full range of motion, manage pain, and prevent complications during the healing process.

  • The frequency of your exercises depends on your specific condition and stage of recovery. In most cases, you’ll be asked to perform certain movements multiple times a day to encourage blood flow, improve flexibility, and promote healing. Your physiotherapist will guide you to ensure exercises are gradually increased for safe, steady progress.

  • 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 Patients Say

    "I felt stronger and more prepared going into surgery."

    "I started prehabilitation at Vitalis before my hip replacement surgery, and it made all the difference. The team helped me target specific muscle weaknesses and build my strength through customised strengthening exercises. I recovered faster than expected and felt completely in control of the process."

    Linda M

  • What Our Patients Say

    “I was walking without my assistive device sooner than expected!"

    "After my total knee replacement, I was worried about how long recovery would take. But the rehabilitation program at Vitalis focused on knee flexion, climbing stairs, and restoring my full range of motion. My confidence grew each week. I can now bend my knee and walk comfortably,  even without a cane."

    Gareth T.

  • What Our Patients Say

    They guided me through ACL rehab with care and precision."

    "Recovering from ACL surgery can be intimidating, but the team here created a step-by-step program that included post ACL surgery rehab exercises that were gradually increased based on my progress. I’m now back to playing sports and feeling better than ever."

    Jasmine R.

  • 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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