Physiotherapy before surgery
Pre-Surgical Physical Therapy
Preparing for surgery can include more than paperwork. Pre-surgical physiotherapy can help you understand movement expectations, build useful strength, and plan for the early recovery period.
Book an AssessmentStart with clarity
Go into surgery as prepared as your situation allows.
Prehabilitation focuses on the capacity you can build before the procedure.
The period before surgery can be used to maintain or improve strength, mobility, walking tolerance, and familiarity with exercises or equipment you may need afterward.
Your program should respect current pain, the surgical diagnosis, and any restrictions from your surgeon or medical team.
Understanding your symptoms
What can be useful to address before surgery?
Pre-surgical priorities depend on the procedure, current function, medical instructions, and what the first days and weeks of recovery are expected to require.
Strength before surgery
Building available strength can give rehabilitation a better starting point after the procedure.
Mobility and movement practice
Practicing transfers, stairs, walking aids, or early exercises can reduce uncertainty afterward.
Home preparation
Planning the home setup, supports, and equipment can make the early recovery period easier to manage.
Expectations and pacing
Understanding likely milestones and restrictions can help set realistic short-term goals.
Your next steps
A clear process from assessment to progress.
The exact treatment may change, but the process should stay understandable. We assess, explain, progress, and keep the plan connected to your goals.
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Understand the pattern
Review surgical plans, current function, precautions, and your surgeon’s instructions.
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Choose the right starting point
Build or maintain the strength and mobility that are appropriate before surgery.
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Build capacity progressively
Practice relevant mobility, exercises, or assistive-device skills.
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Return to what matters
Create a simple plan for the first phase of post-operative rehabilitation.
Ready when you are
Prepare now for the recovery work ahead.
A pre-surgical assessment can help you focus on the most useful movement and strength priorities before your procedure.
Your local Milton clinic
Care close to home.
Questions about whether physiotherapy is the right next step? Contact the clinic or book an assessment and we can help you get started.