Surgical Rehab Physiotherapy in Hamilton

What Is Pre and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation?

Surgery is only one part of your recovery journey. Physiotherapy before and after surgery can make a huge difference in your healing, mobility, and long-term outcomes.

Our surgical rehabilitation programs are designed to:

• Help you prepare your body for surgery
• Speed up your post-op recovery
• Reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling
• Restore strength, flexibility, and function
• Minimize the risk of complications or re-injury

Whether you’re having orthopedic surgery, spinal surgery, or another procedure, our physiotherapists will guide you through a personalized plan to support your recovery from start to finish.

Pre-Surgical Physiotherapy ("Prehab")

Preparing your body before surgery can lead to better outcomes and a faster recovery.

Goals of prehab:

• Strengthen key muscles before they become inactive post-surgery
• Improve mobility and range of motion
• Educate you on safe post-op movements and expectations
• Reduce post-surgical pain and complications
• Build your confidence and physical readiness

Common surgeries we prepare clients for:

• Total knee or hip replacement
• ACL or meniscus repair
• Rotator cuff or shoulder surgery
• Spinal surgery
• Fracture fixation or orthopedic trauma
• Abdominal or thoracic procedures

Post-Surgical Physiotherapy

After surgery, it’s normal to experience pain, swelling, weakness, or difficulty moving. Physiotherapy helps you safely regain your strength and independence while protecting the surgical site.

Post-op rehab may include:

• Gentle, progressive exercises to restore strength and range of motion
• Pain management techniques (manual therapy, modalities)
• Scar tissue mobilization and swelling control
• Gait retraining and walking aid instruction
• Return-to-work or return-to-sport planning
• Ongoing education to prevent re-injury

Surgeries We Commonly Support

• Total hip and knee replacements
• ACL and meniscus repairs
• Shoulder surgeries (rotator cuff, labrum)
• Ankle and foot procedures

• Discectomy
• Spinal fusion
• Laminectomy or decompression surgery

• Fracture repairs (e.g., ORIF)
• Tendon repairs
• Ligament reconstructions

• Hernia repair
• Thoracic/lung surgeries
• C-section recovery support

Why Choose Our Surgical Rehab Team?

• Experienced with post-op protocols and surgical timelines
• Connected with surgeons and healthcare providers for coordinated care
• Supportive every step of the way — from your first visit to full recovery
• Customized in our approach — every plan is tailored to your goals