Specialist Service

Post-operative Rehabilitation

Expert rehabilitation from day one after surgery.

About this service

The quality of your rehabilitation after surgery has a direct impact on your recovery outcomes. Our specialist physiotherapists work closely with your surgical team to deliver structured, evidence-based rehabilitation that gets you moving safely, reduces complications, and helps you achieve the best possible result from your procedure.

Whether you’ve had joint replacement surgery, an orthopaedic procedure, or another operation, our Ashford, Surrey clinic provides structured post-operative rehabilitation to help you regain strength, movement, and confidence safely and at the right pace.

FAQs

When after surgery should I start physiotherapy?

This depends on your procedure — your surgeon’s guidance combined with our assessment will determine the right timing.

Do you follow surgeon-specific protocols?

Yes, we work within any post-op protocol provided by your surgical team.

How long does post-operative rehabilitation usually take?

This varies significantly by procedure — we’ll give you a personalised estimate after assessment.

Conditions we treat

  • Total hip replacement
  • Total knee replacement
  • ACL reconstruction and knee surgery
  • Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff, labrum)
  • Spinal surgery (discectomy, fusion, decompression)
  • Foot and ankle surgery
  • Fracture rehabilitation
  • Abdominal and thoracic surgery
  • Cardiac surgery rehabilitation
  • Amputation rehabilitation

Your journey — what to expect

1

Pre-operative preparation (prehab)

Strengthening and education before your surgery to optimise your starting point and speed recovery.

2

Early post-operative rehabilitation

Safe, guided mobilisation and exercise from the earliest appropriate stage after surgery.

3

Progressive strengthening

A structured programme that builds strength, range of movement, and function week by week.

4

Return to activity

Sport, work, or daily life — we'll guide you back to full activity safely and confidently.