Post-Operative Physiotherapy in Eastbourne
Surgery is often only the first stage of recovery. The weeks and months afterwards are where you rebuild movement, strength and confidence and work towards returning to normal life.
DC Physiotherapy provides individual post-operative rehabilitation in Eastbourne following a wide range of orthopaedic procedures, with treatment progressed according to your operation, your surgeon's guidance and your own goals.
Rehabilitation After Orthopaedic Surgery
We commonly help people following procedures including:
Total knee replacement
Total hip replacement
ACL reconstruction
Meniscal surgery
Rotator cuff repair
Shoulder stabilisation surgery
Fracture fixation
Spinal surgery
Other orthopaedic procedures
Joint replacement rehabilitation forms a significant part of the post-operative work we see.
What Does Post-Operative Physiotherapy Involve?
Your rehabilitation will depend on the procedure you have undergone and how far you are through your recovery.
Early rehabilitation may concentrate on regaining movement, reducing stiffness and becoming confident with everyday activities.
As you progress, rehabilitation will usually become increasingly focused on strength, balance, endurance and the specific activities you want to return to.
Your physiotherapist will assess where you are now and progress your exercises as your capacity improves rather than simply handing you a generic post-operative exercise sheet.
Where your surgeon has provided a specific rehabilitation protocol or restrictions, we will incorporate these into your treatment.
When Can I Start Physiotherapy?
This depends on your operation and the guidance from your surgical team.
If your surgeon is happy for you to start physiotherapy, you can arrange an appointment with us at the appropriate stage of your recovery. If there are particular restrictions or protocols following your surgery, bring these with you to your appointment.
Home Visits After Surgery
Getting to a clinic is not always easy immediately after an operation.
Home physiotherapy visits may therefore be available for patients in Eastbourne and selected surrounding areas, particularly during the earlier stages of recovery.
As your mobility improves, rehabilitation can continue at our clinic in central Eastbourne if appropriate.
Planning your rehabilitation after surgery?