Rehabilitation before and after surgery
Going into surgery stronger usually means an easier recovery. After surgery, a structured programme is what turns a successful operation into a successful outcome.
We follow your surgeon's protocol and work alongside your physiotherapist, taking over the strengthening and return-to-activity phases.
This may help if you have
- ACL reconstruction and other knee ligament surgery
- Knee and hip replacements
- Shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff repair
- Spinal surgery, once cleared for exercise
- Ankle and foot surgery
- "Prehab" in the weeks before an operation
How it works
- Prehab. Build strength and range of motion before surgery, and learn the exercises you'll start with afterwards.
- Follow protocol. After surgery we work to your surgeon's timelines and coordinate with your physio.
- Rebuild. Progressive strength, balance and movement work once the joint is ready for load.
- Return. Testing and a staged return to work, daily activities and sport.
Questions
When do I start after surgery?
It depends on the operation and your surgeon's protocol. Often biokinetics starts once early physiotherapy is under way, but book in and we'll confirm the right time.
How long does ACL rehabilitation take?
Return to sport after ACL reconstruction commonly takes nine months or more, and should be based on testing rather than time alone.
Do I need a referral from my surgeon?
No, but please bring any reports and your surgeon's protocol to your first session.
This page is general information, not personal medical advice. Speak to a health professional about your own situation.