Post-operative & fracture
Post-operative Rehabilitation
“I’ve had surgery and want to recover properly”
After joint replacement, spine or ligament surgery, structured rehabilitation helps you regain function safely.
This guide is general education to help you understand your options. It is not a diagnosis — only an assessment by a qualified clinician can tell you what is causing your symptoms.
In plain words
Surgery is often only part of the journey. Rehabilitation helps you move safely, rebuild strength and return to the activities that matter to you, following your surgeon’s protocol.
What you may notice
- Pain and swelling after surgery
- Reduced movement and strength
- Difficulty walking or using the limb
Common causes
- Normal healing after surgery
- Time spent resting or protecting the area
What an assessment may include
- Review of surgical protocol and precautions
- Pain, wound and swelling check
- Strength, movement and walking assessment
Your care pathway
Early mobility and swelling management
Progressive strengthening
Walking, stairs and functional training
Return to independent activity
Clinical detail
Rehabilitation is coordinated with the operating surgeon’s protocol (e.g. total knee/hip replacement, spinal fusion, arthroscopic repair).
When to seek prompt medical help
- Fever, wound discharge or increasing redness
- Calf pain or swelling, breathlessness or chest pain — seek emergency care
In an emergency, call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department. This website cannot provide emergency care.