Pre/Post -op Physio
Pre-Operative Physiotherapy: Building Your Surgical Success
Accidents and injuries are an inevitable part of life. When they do occur, our skilled team stands ready to support your recovery journey. However, a proactive approach can make all the difference, especially when facing planned or “elective” surgery.
The Power of Pre-Operative Preparation
Pre-operative physiotherapy represents a crucial yet often overlooked phase in the surgical process. This preparation period offers a valuable opportunity to:
Strengthen key muscle groups that will support your recovery
Improve overall physical conditioning before surgical stress
Learn proper movement patterns for post-operative rehabilitation
Address any existing movement limitations or compensations
Reduce anxiety through familiarisation with post-op exercises
Investing in Your Surgical Outcome
Think of pre-operative physiotherapy as an investment in your recovery timeline. By dedicating time and effort before surgery, you’re essentially making a deposit that will pay significant dividends during your rehabilitation phase.
Research consistently demonstrates that patients who engage in structured pre-operative physiotherapy typically experience:
Faster return to functional independence
Reduced post-operative pain levels
Decreased risk of complications
Shorter hospital stays
More efficient rehabilitation progression
Improved long-term functional outcomes
Our Pre-Operative Approach
Our specialised pre-operative program is tailored to your specific surgical procedure, physical condition, and recovery goals. We work closely with your surgical team to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses your unique needs.
Your personalised pre-operative physiotherapy may include:
Targeted strength training for muscles surrounding the surgical site
Cardiovascular conditioning to improve surgical tolerance
Movement pattern training to prepare for post-operative limitations
Education about your procedure and recovery expectations
Practical strategies for managing daily activities during recovery
Begin Your Recovery Before Surgery
Don’t wait until after your procedure to start thinking about rehabilitation. By engaging with physiotherapy in the pre-operative phase, you’re actively participating in optimizing your surgical outcome and accelerating your return to the activities you value.
Contact our team today to discuss how pre-operative physiotherapy can become an integral part of your surgical journey.
Our Mission
We are a team of highly experienced Chartered Physiotherapists; professionals who will treat you with honesty, integrity and respect, each and every time you see us.
As a team, we offer an extensive breadth and depth of expertise and experience. We will work in partnership with you. We want to foster long term relationships with you, your GP, Consultants, employers, coaches or trainers, giving you the best holistic, joined up care. Together we will help you to maximise your potential, performance and wellbeing to help you achieve your goals.