When should I start physical therapy after surgery?

It depends on your procedure and surgeon’s protocol — some begin within days, others after a period of protected healing. We follow your surgeon’s timeline and start as soon as you’re cleared.

Will you follow my surgeon’s specific protocol?

Yes. We work directly from your surgeon’s protocol and communicate with their office throughout your recovery so your rehab and your surgical plan stay aligned.

How long does post-surgical rehab take?

It varies by procedure — some recoveries run a few weeks, others several months. Your therapist will lay out the expected phases and milestones at your first visit.

Recover stronger

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Structured recovery after orthopedic, foot, ankle, or joint surgery — guided one-on-one and coordinated with your surgeon.

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About this service

What is post-surgical rehabilitation?

Surgery repairs the structure; rehabilitation restores the function. Our post-surgical program guides you through recovery after orthopedic, foot and ankle, and joint procedures — rebuilding the motion, strength, and confidence lost during surgery and immobilization. We follow your surgeon’s protocol, progress you safely through each phase, and communicate directly with your surgical team so everyone stays on the same page through your recovery.

What we treat

What post-surgical rehabilitation helps with

Post-op foot and ankle surgery

Rotator cuff and shoulder repair

Knee surgery (ACL, meniscus, replacement)

Hip surgery and joint replacement

Tendon and ligament repairs

Fracture fixation recovery

Spinal surgery rehabilitation

Loss of motion and strength after immobilization

From symptoms to solutions

How we diagnose

Your first post-surgical visit reviews your operative report and your surgeon’s protocol, assesses your current motion and strength within the allowed limits, and establishes phase-appropriate goals. You leave with a clear roadmap of what each stage of recovery looks like and what milestones come next.

Treatment options

Treatments we offer

A great surgical result can still fall short without the right rehab. We respect your surgeon’s protocol and your healing timeline, progress you only as fast as the tissue is ready, and rebuild strength and movement so you return to full function — not just a healed incision.

Protocol-guided progression

Phase-by-phase rehabilitation that follows your surgeon’s specific protocol and timeline.

Range-of-motion restoration

Hands-on and active techniques to recover the motion lost to surgery and immobilization.

Blood flow restriction (BFR) training

Rebuild strength early with light loads while protecting the surgical repair.

Progressive strengthening

Carefully advanced loading to rebuild strength around the repaired structure and the whole limb.

Gait, balance & function training

Restoring normal walking, balance, and the specific tasks you need for daily life and work.

Surgeon coordination

Direct communication and progress reporting with your surgical team throughout recovery.