Facing surgery can feel daunting – whether it’s a joint replacement, ligament repair, or spinal procedure. At Home Grown Independence, our physiotherapists are here to support you every step of the way, helping you prepare, recover, and return to the activities you enjoy as safely and smoothly as possible.

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in both preparing for surgery and rehabilitating afterwards. Research shows that people who take part in physiotherapy before and after surgery often experience faster recovery, less pain, and better long-term results.

Pre-surgery Physiotherapy (Prehabilitation)

Getting your body ready before surgery can make a big difference to how you recover afterwards. This is often called “prehabilitation.”

Our pre-surgery physiotherapy focuses on:

• Building strength and Flexibility: Strengthening key muscles around the affected area improves stability and helps your body cope better during recovery. 

• Improving fitness and endurance: Gentle, targeted exercises boost circulation and stamina, helping you heal faster post-surgery. 

• Education and expectations: We’ll explain what to expect before, during, and after surgery, so you feel confident and prepared every step of the way.

• Optimising movement patterns: Practicing safe ways to move, get in and out of bed, or use walking aids can make a early recovery phase much easier. 

The goal is simple – to go into surgery in the best shape possible, giving your body a head start in healing.

 

Post-Surgery Physiotherapy

After surgery, physiotherapy is essential to help regain, movement, strength, and confidence. Our experienced physiotherapists will guide you through a structed rehabilitation plan designed specifically for your surgery type and personal goals.

 

We Focus on:

• Pain and swelling management: Using gentle manual therapy, movement, and positioning to ease discomfort and promote healing.

• Restoring movement: Safe, progressive exercises to help regain flexibility and mobility in your joints and muscles. 

• Rebuilding strength: Gradual strengthening work help you return to normal activities and prevents re-injury.

• Improving balance and coordination: Especially after lower-limb surgery, we help you regain stability and confidence on your feet.

 

• Scar and tissue management: Techniques to improve circulation, reduce stiffness, and promote healthy scar healing.

• Guided progression: We’ll ensure you advance safely through each stage of recovery – from early mobility to full function- at a pace that’s right for you.