Sports Injury Physiotherapy
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
If you are recovering from surgery, a sports injury or seeking expert post-operative rehabilitation, Vitalize Physiotherapy can help. We are a Physiotherapy & Sports Rehabilitation clinic providing personalised recovery programmes, from joint replacements to sporting surgery rehabilitation.
Located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Swadlincote.
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POST OPERATIVE REHABILITATION
We understand how challenging post-operative recovery can be; from getting over the initial pain to restoring your full strength, mobility and confidence. High-quality, early rehabilitation support can make a significant difference and can have lasting benefits for your long-term recovery.
At Vitalize Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Specialists, our experienced Physiotherapists provide personalised post-operative rehabilitation programmes for a wide range of surgeries, from hip and knee replacements through to sports-related procedures.
With expertise spanning elite sport, the military and the public allows our team to bring the same professional, evidence-based care to every client. We can guide you through every stage of your rehabilitation journey, helping you regain independence, reduce discomfort and return to the activities you enjoy most.
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WHAT DOES IT COST?
Injury or post-operative rehabilitation cost
£60
INITIAL ASSESSMENT SESSION
45 minute assessment
£50
TREATMENT SESSION
30 minute session
£73.50
TREATMENT SESSION
45 minute session
£94
TREATMENT SESSION
60 minute session
Initial Post-Operative Rehabilitation
The first phase of post-operative recovery is crucial for long-term outcomes. At Vitalize Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Specialists, we provide initial post-operative rehabilitation tailored to your surgery and individual needs.
During this early stage, our team focuses on:
- Managing swelling and discomfort to support healing and reduce complications
- Restoring range of motion safely to prevent stiffness and maintain mobility
- Scar management to optimise tissue recovery and minimise adhesions
- Gradual loading and strengthening of the affected area, carefully following your surgical guidelines and progressing at a pace that suits you
We can work closely with your surgical team where necessary and provide guidance on safe exercises and strategies to support recovery at home. This early-phase care not only helps you move comfortably but also lays the foundation for the next stages of rehabilitation, ensuring you regain strength, function, and confidence safely and effectively.
MAIN REBABILITATION:
The next focus of your rehabilitation shifts to restoring or improving strength, function and natural movement. Whether the condition you are recovering from pain, stiffness or weakness can affect your movement patterns. Over time, compensations may develop, which can lead to further discomfort or increase the risk of re-injury. It is essential that this does not happen.
At Vitalize Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Specialists, we create personalised rehabilitation programmes tailored to your needs and daily routine. With one-to-one sessions and access to high-quality equipment at Bluestone Fitness, Ashby de la Zouch, and Anytime Fitness, Swadlincote, we provide the perfect environment to safely rebuild strength, restore function and retrain those natural movement patterns.
Our approach ensures you regain confidence, move freely and return to the activities that matter most; progressing safely at a pace that suits you. The rehabilitation programme can be adjusted to suit your individual needs, activity levels and goals.
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Types of Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Exercise Methods
Types of Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Exercise Methods
The main rehabilitation phase can include a wide range of exercises and techniques, tailored to your surgery, activity level, and recovery goals. Common approaches may involve:
- Strengthening exercises to rebuild muscle around the affected joint or area
- Balance and stability training to restore control and coordination
- Functional movement retraining to correct compensations and improve mobility
- Range of motion exercises to maintain flexibility and prevent stiffness
- Advice and guidance on exercise programming to support overall fitness while protecting healing tissues
- Progressive resistance and loading to safely prepare the body for normal or sporting activity
Examples of common surgical rehabilitations we see in clinic
Examples of common surgical rehabilitations we see in clinic:
- Hip and knee replacements
- Shoulder surgery (e.g., rotator cuff repair)
- ACL and other ligament reconstructions
- Meniscus and cartilage repair
- Hand, wrist, or elbow surgery
- Sportsman’s hernia repair
- Spinal surgery and discectomy
- Other sports-related procedures requiring gradual return to full activity
All exercises and progression are carefully individualised, following your surgical guidelines and adapting as your recovery advances.