Surgery Rehabilitation and Preparation

Surgery itself is never the long term solution. A successful surgery relies on high quality rehabilitation.

Tanunda Physio & Health can make sure you get back to your best quality of life. Don’t suffer with ongoing pain and restriction, we will guide you on the best surgery rehabilitation.

We can also help you prepare for surgery so that you have the best chance for faster recovery and better outcomes after the operation. Often the right early management can even prevent the need for surgery all together.

Your physiotherapist at Tanunda Physio & Health will help you return to maximal activity and the things you love!

Surgery, rehabilitation, GLA:D,
Common types of surgery we help rehabilitate of prevent include:
  • Joint replacements (shoulder, knee, hip, etc)
  • Reconstructions (shoulder, knee, ankle, etc)
  • Spinal (fusions, laminectomy, discectomy, etc)
  • Arthroscopic (knee, shoulder, ankle)
  • Muscle repair (rotator cuff, tendon ruptures)
  • Many, many more

There are far too many to list them all and our expertise allows us to work with you both pre and post operatively to maximise your outcomes.

Treatment may commonly involve:
  • Hands on therapy
    • Massage
    • Joint mobilisation (loosening) 
  • dry needling
  • taping / bracing
  • specific exercises (strengthening, stretching, controlled loading)
  • Education and advice (including self management)
  • AxIT Strength assessment
  • GLA:D (hip/knee exercise group)
  • aquatic physiotherapy (hydrotherapy)
  • strength & conditioning (home or gym)

We will give you a clear understanding of the expected recovery and the treatment plan required – including for self management and prevention of recurrences.

What to expect when you see us:

At Tanunda Physio & Health, we are highly skilled therapists who understand surgery and rehabilitation.

Your therapist will perform a thorough movement assessment to develop the most effective treatment plan to prevent or recover from surgery

We will listen to you to understand how your problem is impacting you and what you need from us to prevent or recover from surgery.

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