POST-OPERATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY

Recover with structure.

Physiotherapy after surgery, informed by your surgeon’s recommendations and adapted to your recovery, function and goals.

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Physiotherapist helping a patient walk with crutches and a knee brace

REHABILITATION AFTER SURGERY

Care shaped around
your procedure.

Your physiotherapy plan is adapted to the procedure performed, your stage of healing, your surgeon’s instructions and the activities that matter to you.

JOINT REPLACEMENT

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder replacement

LIGAMENT & CARTILAGE SURGERY

ACL reconstruction
Meniscus repair
Cartilage procedures

TENDON REPAIR

Rotator cuff repair
Achilles and other tendon repairs

FRACTURE & ORTHOPAEDIC PROCEDURES

Rehabilitation after fixation, immobilization or other orthopaedic surgery

WHY POST-OPERATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY?

A structured plan can make recovery clearer and more effective.

Post-operative physiotherapy gives you appropriate guidance at each stage, helping you rebuild function without having to guess what is safe.

  • Progress with a clear plan — Know what to work on now and what comes next.
  • Avoid unnecessary delays — Address stiffness, weakness and movement limitations early.
  • Progress safely — Increase activity according to healing and your surgeon’s instructions.
  • Measure your improvement — Track mobility, strength, walking and everyday function.
  • Regain confidence in movement — Practice tasks in a supported, progressive environment.
  • Prepare for what matters to you — Rebuild capacity for stairs, work, recreation or sport.
Physiotherapist measuring a patient’s knee range of motion with a goniometer

post-operative physiotherapy FAQ

What to know before your visit

Begin physiotherapy according to your surgeon’s instructions. Some procedures allow rehabilitation to start within days, while others require a period of protection first. If you were not given clear timing, contact your surgeon’s office before beginning treatment.

A referral is not required to receive private physiotherapy in Ontario, but some insurance plans may require one for reimbursement.

We will review your surgery, current symptoms, precautions and recovery goals. Your physiotherapist will assess appropriate areas such as swelling, mobility, walking, strength and everyday function before explaining your initial plan.

Bring your surgeon’s instructions or protocol, operative information if available, and any brace, crutches or walking aid you currently use. Wear clothing that allows the surgical area to be assessed comfortably.

Some exercises may feel challenging or produce mild discomfort, but treatment should remain appropriate for your healing stage. Tell your physiotherapist about pain or changes in symptoms so the program can be adjusted.

Some people require several weeks of rehabilitation, while recovery from joint replacements, ligament reconstruction or tendon repair may continue for several months. Returning to physically demanding work or sport can sometimes take 6–12 months. Your timeline will depend on the procedure, tissue healing, starting function and recovery goals.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Start your recovery
with a clear plan.

Book a physiotherapy assessment and begin your rehabilitation plan.

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Physiotherapist supervising a patient during a post-operative knee balance exercise