Pre and Post-Operative Physiotherapy

Recovering from surgery requires a structured and personalised rehabilitation plan. At SWS Physiotherapy, we are experienced in pre and post-operative physiotherapy to help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence in your movement. Whether you’re preparing for surgery or recovering afterward, our expert physiotherapists work closely with your surgeon’s guidelines to ensure the best possible outcome.

Why Pre-Operative Physiotherapy ("Prehab") Matters

Prehab is designed to prepare your body for surgery, ensuring you go into the procedure with better strength, mobility, and overall function. Research shows that patients who undergo pre-operative physiotherapy often experience:

By strengthening key muscles, optimizing movement patterns, and improving joint mobility before surgery, we help create the best foundation for a smooth and successful recovery.

Post-Operative Rehabilitation: The Road to Recovery

Once your surgery is complete, our post-operative rehab physiotherapy focuses on reducing pain, restoring movement, and rebuilding strength to ensure you return to your daily activities—or sport—as safely and quickly as possible.

Your rehabilitation journey will be structured in phases, following your surgeon’s specific protocol. This typically includes:

Phase 1: Pain & Swelling Reduction – Manual therapy, ice/heat application, compression, and gentle mobility exercises to promote healing.
Phase 2: Restoring Mobility – Guided movement exercises and joint mobilizations to regain flexibility and prevent stiffness.
Phase 3: Strength & Stability Training – Progressive exercises to rebuild muscle strength, improve joint control, and enhance movement patterns.
Phase 4: Functional & Sport-Specific Training – For active individuals, we incorporate exercises tailored to your sport or daily activities to ensure a confident return to full performance.