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Evidence-based post-operative rehabilitation care in Vancouver for complete
recovery after surgery.
At VanCity Physio, physiotherapy after surgery accelerates healing, restores function, and prevents complications following orthopedic surgery. Our physiotherapists have extensive experience in post-surgical protocols to ensure safe, effective progression through each phase of your recovery.
Surgery addresses the structural problem, but physiotherapy rebuilds the functional capacity needed to return to your activities, work, and sport. Without proper rehabilitation, surgical repairs can be compromised by scar tissue formation, compensatory movement patterns, and muscle atrophy.
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Post-operative rehabilitation requires coordination between multiple healthcare providers. We communicate directly with your surgeon and family physician to understand complications, specific protocols or precautions, coordinate pain management, and gain medical clearance.
Ensure you have treatment approval from your adjuster before scheduling.
Success in physiotherapy after surgery depends heavily on home exercise adherence. Your physiotherapist will prescribe specific exercises to be performed multiple times daily between clinic sessions
Post-operative physiotherapy at VanCity Physio is covered by most extended health plans. Some surgeries may also be covered under provincial healthcare, WorkSafeBC, or ICBC depending on circumstances.
Session frequency and duration will be determined based on your surgery type and phase of recovery. Early phases often require 2-3 sessions per week, tapering as you progress.
Post-operative physiotherapy or post-surgery rehabilitation is a crucial process on your road to recovery. It involves a lot of physiotherapy sessions and exercises to help you get better and resume normal physical activities and improve your quality of life. Treatment should begin immediately after surgery and continue until you regain normal function. Post-operative physiotherapy or post-surgery rehabilitation can help reduce anxiety, build confidence, and improve circulator and respiratory problems.
Our physiotherapists will work closely with your medical team to determine the appropriate recovery plan. Physiotherapy in early recovery stages post-surgery will often be gentle and focused on pain relief and reducing swelling. Once you reach the appropriate milestones for your surgery, we will begin to work on strength-building and range of motion training. When your surgery is mostly healed we will recommend more complex exercises to restore full function to the affected area. At-home exercises will also be required to experience the full benefits of the physiotherapy program.
Preparation for these services will be determined on an individual basis, depending on the type of severity of the surgery. It’s important to contact your physiotherapist early on in your recovery process to ensure you hit all necessary milestones and recover more quickly. If you have a referral or any paperwork from your surgeon, please bring in a copy for our records. Always follow your doctor’s instructions when undergoing post-operative recovery programs.
Depending on the surgery and the state of your injury, your physiotherapist may recommend specific exercises, rest, or activities. Consult your doctor to find out what kind of care you should be focusing on and contact our office to start your recovery journey. Be sure to do all at-home exercises as directed to receive optimal results.
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To book, please select Clinical Physiotherapy from our online booking platform. To maximize your session’s value, and take advantage of our diverse treatment options, fees are inclusive of all treatments used during your session. Your physiotherapist will work with you to help assess which treatments will be most beneficial during your visit.
VanCity Physio offers direct billing.
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