Pre & Post Operative Physiotherapy

Conveniently located off Ginninderra Drive

Unit 1/20 Purdue St, Belconnen ACT 2617

Mon - Thu: 8am - 6pm & Fri: 8am - 5pm

Off-street parking is available off Gillott St, or 2 hours free on Purdue St

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Client exercising with physio supervision

Pre-Operative Physiotherapy

Pre-op physiotherapy (also known as “prehabilitation”) is designed to prepare your body for surgery, minimise complications, and support the recovery process.

By entering your operation stronger, more mobile, and better informed, you improve your chances of a smoother post-surgical outcome.

Key benefits of pre-op physiotherapy include:

Building strength and flexibility: Targeted exercises help improve muscle control, joint mobility, and cardiovascular fitness
Improving circulation: Promotes better healing and reduces the risk of post-surgical complications like blood clots
Optimising posture and movement patterns: Correcting any pre-existing imbalances to support your recovery process
Pain and swelling management: Learning strategies and exercises to reduce inflammation and discomfort
Education and preparation: Your physiotherapist will walk you through what to expect during and after the surgery, including appropriate movements and exercises you can start immediately post-op

For example, someone undergoing a knee replacement may work on strengthening their quadriceps and improving range of motion beforehand. Similarly, shoulder surgery patients benefit from pre-op exercises to maintain scapular mobility and reduce stiffness.

Post-Operative Physiotherapy

After surgery, post-op physiotherapy aims to support function, manage pain, and reduce the risk of complications such as stiffness, muscle wasting, or scar tissue build-up. Your physiotherapist will develop a structured, progressive programme tailored to your specific procedure, with the goal of supporting your return to strength, flexibility, and functional stability.

Goals of post-op physiotherapy include:

Managing pain and swelling with manual therapy, modalities, and early exercises.
Restoring range of motion through progressive stretching, joint mobilisations, and targeted movement exercises.
Strengthening weakened muscles with a progressive strengthening plan.
Improving balance and coordination to support movement and a return to daily activities.
Scar tissue management to maintain optimal tissue mobility.
Gradual return to sport or work activities through a personalised functional training programme.

Individualised Rehabilitation Plans

No two surgeries — or patients — are the same. Your pre- and post-op rehabilitation is tailored to your procedure, your surgeon’s protocols, your functional capacity, and your personal goals. Whether your goal is to manage symptoms during walking, return to high-level sports, or regain functional independence, we will design a plan tailored to you.