Rehabilitation after your surgery
Individualised rehabilitation programmes β from hip replacement to ACL reconstruction. Our experienced team guides you safely back to full mobility.
Hip Replacement
After a total hip replacement, structured rehabilitation is key to a fast and coβ¦
After a total hip replacement, structured rehabilitation is key to a fast and complete recovery. Our team guides you from the immediate post-operative phase through to full return to activities.
Treatment phases
Phase 1 β Weeks 1β3
- Pain reduction & oedema management
- Passive & active-assisted mobilisation
- Gait training with walking aids
- Lymphatic drainage if needed
Phase 2 β Weeks 4β6
- Muscle strengthening (hip abductors, gluteus)
- Coordination & balance
- Walking without aids
- Stair climbing
Phase 3 β Weeks 7β12
- Return to daily activities
- Sport-specific training
- Fall prevention training
- Final assessment
Knee Replacement
Knee replacement rehabilitation requires consistent strengthening and mobilisatiβ¦
Knee replacement rehabilitation requires consistent strengthening and mobilisation. Our specific programme maximises your range of motion and minimises pain for a swift return to daily life.
Treatment phases
Phase 1 β Weeks 1β4
- Cryotherapy & oedema reduction
- Passive knee flexion/extension
- Isometric quadriceps exercises
- Gait training
Phase 2 β Weeks 5β8
- Assisted squats
- Cycling ergometer (low resistance)
- Proprioceptive exercises
- Swimming allowed
Phase 3 β Weeks 9β14
- Two-legged stair climbing
- Light jogging (with medical clearance)
- Functional sport exercises
- Full daily capacity
ACL Reconstruction
ACL rehabilitation is one of the most demanding in sports physiotherapy. Our proβ¦
ACL rehabilitation is one of the most demanding in sports physiotherapy. Our programme follows an evidence-based progressive approach (return-to-sport criteria) for a safe return to play.
Treatment phases
Phase 1 β Weeks 1β3
- Pain & swelling management
- Restore full knee extension
- Quadriceps activation (EMS optional)
- Walking without aids
Phase 2 β Weeks 4β9
- Strengthening: squat, leg press, step-up
- Neuromuscular training & proprioception
- Running (straight line from week 12)
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training
Phase 3 β Week 10+
- Direction changes & jumps
- Sport-specific exercises
- Return-to-sport tests (single-leg hop, KTS)
- Psychological return-to-sport preparation
Shoulder Surgery
After shoulder surgery (rotator cuff, Bankart, shoulder replacement), phase-apprβ¦
After shoulder surgery (rotator cuff, Bankart, shoulder replacement), phase-appropriate rehabilitation is essential. Our therapists are experienced in post-operative shoulder rehab and work closely with your surgeon.
Treatment phases
Phase 1 β Weeks 1β4
- Respect immobilisation protocol
- Pendulum exercises (passive)
- Finger flexion/extension
- Isometric exercises
Phase 2 β Weeks 5β8
- Active-assisted elevation
- Manual techniques (capsular mobilisation)
- Rotator cuff strengthening
- Restore daily activities
Phase 3 β Weeks 9β16
- Target full range of motion
- Maximum strengthening
- Proprioceptive exercises
- Sport (with surgeon's clearance)
These programmes are presented as examples and represent, among others, a selection of the many rehabilitation treatments we carry out at the practice. For every situation, every surgery and every patient, we design a tailored programme.
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