Post Operative Care

Rehabilitation following surgery focuses on reducing recovery time, decreasing pain, improving mobility and strength, reducing the likelihood of and monitoring for complications as well as improving function.

Post Operative Care at Forza Physio

We take great pride in caring for people before and after they undergo a surgical procedure. People are often under-prepared for surgery and don’t know what to expect. Setting these expectations in terms of pain , recovery timelines and movement precautions is very important.
Rehabilitation following surgery focuses on reducing recovery time, decreasing pain, improving mobility and strength, reducing the likelihood of and monitoring for complications as well as improving function. It is necessary to have a customized therapy plan tailored to address the specific needs and health conditions of each patient ensuring a safer and more efficient return to daily activities

What to Expect from Post Operative Care

  • We will be in contact with your surgeon to ensure your questions and concerns get answered and to maintain a streamline of communication between all parties involved. This recovery process requires a team.

  • We have an abundance of tools to utilize as part of your post operative care to ensure early mobilization. This is essential as it can reduce deconditioning and prevent life threatening situations such as blood clot formation. 

  • We will establish a normal range of motion, strength and muscle size, as well as minimize pain and swelling prior to surgery. Working towards these outcomes will improve your recovery post surgery.  We encourage people to be assessed and start Physiotherapy 3-6 months prior to their scheduled operation. Education around the intervention you are taking part in helps you to understand and to normalize what you are feeling and experiencing. It is not just a physical recovery and often the toll psychologically is the most challenging part.

  • Recovery is not just time based but also outcome based, especially for people with goal of returning to high intensity activities like soccer following ACL injury. You will be assessed thoroughly and be expected to reach strength and jump targets before attempting a return to your sport. 

  • We look forward to building a long term relationship with you and working together to getting you back to the activities that bring happiness into your life.