Pre Op Prehabilitation and Post Op Rehabilitation

Pre Op Prehabilitation

None of us want surgery, but if you’re in the fortunate position of having advance notice, pre-operative prehabilitation can make a real difference. Preparing your body and mind before surgery supports the best possible outcome, both for the operation itself and throughout your recovery.

By improving strength, flexibility, balance and overall fitness in advance, prehabilitation can: 

• reduce complications
• ease post-operative pain
• support a faster, smoother return to everyday activities

It also allows time to learn exercises, practise safe movement and plan for life after surgery, helping you feel more confident, prepared and in control of your recovery journey.

Post Op Rehabilitation

Following surgery, it’s common to experience physical challenges as well as changes in confidence or mood. Our service is designed to support you through recovery after both minor and major surgery, helping you feel reassured and well supported throughout the process.

Our aim is to help you adjust safely, rebuild confidence and restore normal movement patterns and daily routines. Recovery after surgery can feel challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

As part of your care:

• We will carry out a comprehensive post-operative assessment to understand your physical difficulties and limitations, agree on personal goals and develop a tailored treatment plan that aligns with your surgical post-operative protocols.
• Treatment will focus on helping you reduce swelling, restore joint movement, rebuild strength and return to comfortable, confident movement.
• Hands-on treatment may be used, particularly around scar sites, to support healing and help prevent stiffness or restrictions in joint movement.
• Exercise-based therapy will be prescribed to improve flexibility, strength, and balance, targeting areas identified during your assessment.
• We will provide clear advice and education on the safe use of any braces or mobility aids and support you to gradually reduce reliance on them as your recovery progresses.
• You will receive a tailored rehabilitation exercise programme with videos sent by email and available via our exercise app, or a printed copy with pictures if you prefer. This can be followed independently or with support from a family member or carer

Ultimately, our goal is to help you return to your previous level of movement, or even improve on it so that you can get back to everyday life with confidence.