Post-Surgery Rehabilitation at Home
Feeling unsupported after your operation?
Leaving the hospital after a major operation like a hip or knee replacement is a huge relief, but it can also be daunting. You may have been sent home with a generic sheet of exercises, a pair of crutches, and a lot of unanswered questions. “Am I walking correctly?” “Is this pain normal?” “How do I get up the stairs safely?” Recovery doesn’t happen by accident. The first few weeks after surgery are critical for regaining your full range of motion. Our specialist home-visit rehabilitation service bridges the gap between hospital discharge and full independence, ensuring you don’t just heal, you thrive.
The “Whole Person” Approach to Recovery
A successful recovery requires more than just bending your knee. It requires a safe home environment and the confidence to move within it. We combine expert Physiotherapy to restore your strength and movement with Occupational Therapy to ensure you can wash, dress, and cook safely while you heal.
THE PHYSIOTHERAPY ROLE
Our Physios provide hands-on treatment to get you moving again.
Joint Mobilisation: Expert techniques to reduce stiffness and pain (crucial for Knee Replacements).
Gait Re-education: Teaching you to walk without a limp or reliance on crutches.
Strength Building: Targeted exercises to rebuild the muscles that wasted away before surgery.
Scar Management: Advice and massage techniques to keep surgical scars flexible.
THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ROLE
Our OTs focus on your safety and daily independence.
Home Assessment: Checking furniture heights and removing trip hazards for your new joint.
Equipment Advice: Recommending the right raised toilet seats, perching stools, or grab rails.
Energy Pacing: Helping you manage the significant fatigue that follows major surgery.
Return to Routine: A plan to get you back to driving, gardening, and hobbies safely.
Why rehab at home accelerates recovery
Driving to a clinic with a fresh surgical wound and a stiff joint is exhausting and often painful. It uses up the energy you need for your actual exercises. By coming to you, we save your energy for what matters: your recovery. Furthermore, we can practice the things you actually need to do – like climbing your stairs, getting in and out of your bed, and sitting comfortably in your armchair. This functional approach typically leads to a faster, safer return to independence.
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When should I start physiotherapy after surgery?
Ideally, as soon as you are discharged from the hospital. The first 6-12 weeks are the “golden window” for regaining range of motion, especially for knee replacements. Early intervention prevents stiffness from setting in and ensures you don’t develop bad walking habits.
Do you treat NHS patients?
We are a private service, meaning we are separate from the NHS. However, many of our clients use us to “top up” their NHS care, or because they need more frequent visits than the NHS can provide. We are happy to coordinate with your NHS discharge team.
Will the treatment hurt?
Post-surgical rehab requires some hard work, and it can be uncomfortable to move a stiff joint. However, we never force pain. Our goal is to manage your pain while gently pushing your progress. We will always work within your tolerance levels.
Which areas do you visit?
We provide post-operative rehabilitation at home across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. This includes Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, Salisbury, and the surrounding villages.