We Provide Pre and Post Surgery Physio Services

Treatment Before and After Surgery

At Hawkesbury Physiotherapy we believe that it is important to prepare you mentally as well as physically for surgery. Treatment will therefore consist of educating you regarding your up-coming surgery. After surgery the aim is to restore joint movement, muscle strength, limb swelling and improve overall functionality. We try and ensure you are treated by the same physiotherapist pre- and post-operatively, implementing the rehabilitation protocols set by your surgeon.

How Does it Work? 

Pre-operative treatment is beneficial because it assists in providing for an optimal recovery post-surgery. If you have good muscle strength beforehand it is easier to regain movement and further improve strength afterwards.

Post-operatively, you and your physiotherapist will work on a progressive program of manual therapy and exercise to enable you to return to sport or normal activities as quickly and safely as possible. At Hawkesbury Physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation is a key component to the effective management of your care. In conjunction with the 1:1 treatment session with your physiotherapist, we actively promote the self-management of your condition through home exercise programs and the independent use of our rehabilitation gym and hydrotherapy facilities.

What Conditions is it Used For? 

Anyone needing help restoring movement, muscle strength and general function following a fracture.

Anyone preparing for, or had any orthopaedic surgery such as:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
• Knee arthroscopies and meniscal and ligament repairs
• Total hip or knee replacements
• Shoulder Surgeries – i.e., rotator cuff repairs
• Foot and ankle surgeries – i.e., Achilles’ tendon repairs.
• Wrist and elbow surgery
• Neck and Back Surgery