There are many types of orthopaedic surgeries performed that require post operative rehabilitation. Such surgeries include ACL and rotator cuff reconstruction, spinal surgeries (i.e. laminectomy, fusion), total knee (TKR) and hip replacements (THR), joint clean out’s, post pregnancy pelvic floor retraining (pilates) and fractures (open reduction fractures requiring internal fixation; ORIF’s).

Many patients may attempt or be instructed by their surgeon to trial a rehabilitation program in a measure called conservative treatment. Surgery is considered when a period of conservative intervention have not returned the body region to pre-injury state and/or the limb has loss of function.

In most cases the operated site will need to be preserved initially requiring a period of immobilisation. Following this period, physiotherapy rehabilitation is prescribed to help regain the loss of range motion, muscle size, strength and functionality.

It is imperative that you follow post operative protocols prescribed to you by the surgeon. If you require post operative rehabilitation, be sure to make an appoint with one of Physiotherapists today.