MUSCLE JOINT BONE / EPPING
Post-surgical Physiotherapy in Epping
Physiotherapy after surgery can help you work through the movement, strength and everyday tasks involved in recovery. At Muscle Joint Bone Epping, your rehabilitation is planned around the procedure, your current function and the instructions of your surgical team.
Operations and recovery plans differ. Confirm when you should begin outpatient physiotherapy with your surgeon or hospital team, and tell reception what procedure you have had when arranging an appointment.
Bring the information that guides your care
Your physiotherapist needs to understand any restrictions and the expected rehabilitation pathway. Bring the documents you have, including:
- Your discharge summary and the date and type of operation.
- Your surgeon’s rehabilitation protocol or written instructions.
- Restrictions on weight bearing, movement, lifting or other activities.
- Relevant reports and details of your next surgical review.
- Information about medications and other health conditions relevant to recovery.
If instructions are unclear or missing, your physiotherapist can discuss what needs to be clarified before progressing. Do not replace your surgical advice with a generic exercise program found online.
Assessment within your current restrictions
The first appointment considers symptoms, swelling, movement and the activities you are managing, with the assessment adapted to your stage of recovery. You can discuss practical goals such as getting around the house, using stairs, returning to work or eventually resuming sport.
Your physiotherapist explains the proposed plan and which activities are appropriate at that stage. Communication with your surgeon, GP or hospital team may be useful and can be arranged with your consent.
Progress at an appropriate pace
Rehabilitation may include suitable mobility work, strengthening and practice of everyday tasks. The timing and progression depend on your operation, healing, symptoms and clinical guidance. A calendar date alone does not determine readiness for every activity.
As your recovery progresses, the plan can address the demands of your own work or activity goals. See exercise rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy for related information.
Know when to seek medical help
Follow your hospital’s discharge instructions. Contact your surgical team promptly about increasing wound redness, drainage or fever. A newly swollen, painful calf needs urgent medical assessment. For sudden chest pain or difficulty breathing, call 000. Do not wait for a routine physiotherapy appointment.
Questions before booking
How soon after surgery should I attend?
Use the timing advised by your surgical team. Call reception with your procedure and instructions so the appointment can be discussed appropriately.
How long will rehabilitation take?
This varies with the procedure and your progress. Your physiotherapist can explain the goals and review points for your situation after assessment, without promising a fixed recovery time.
Appointments are at 26 Childs Road, Epping VIC 3076. Read our first visit guide and contact reception if you have access needs or booking questions.
Arrange post-surgical physiotherapy or call (03) 9088 8228.