Pre and Post-Surgery Physiotherapy in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

Physiotherapy before and after surgery

Surgery is often only one part of your recovery. Physiotherapy can help you prepare for an operation, understand what to expect afterwards and build your strength and movement as you recover.

Whether you are preparing for surgery or have already had an operation, we’ll work with you and your surgical team’s guidance to create a rehabilitation plan that suits your procedure, stage of recovery and goals.

Close-up of a ceramic hip joint model with a person in the background.
Close-up of a ceramic hip joint model with a person in the background.

Why Physiotherapy is important

Before Surgery

Pre-operative physiotherapy can help you prepare your body for surgery and give you a better understanding of what rehabilitation will involve.

This may include:

  • Assessing your current strength and movement

  • Building strength before your operation

  • Maintaining as much movement as possible

  • Understanding your post-operative restrictions

  • Planning your early rehabilitation

After Surgery

Your rehabilitation will depend on the type of surgery you have had and the stage of your recovery. We’ll work within your surgeon’s protocol and gradually progress your exercises as you are ready.

This may include:

  • Managing pain and swelling

  • Restoring movement and flexibility

  • Rebuilding strength

  • Improving balance and control

  • Returning to walking, work, exercise or sport


Initial Physiotherapy Session

Appointment: £70

Your 45-minute appointment includes a full physiotherapy assessment, hands-on treatment and a personalised rehabilitation plan.

We’ll assess your pre and post surgical status, explain what we find and give you a clear plan for your recovery and next steps.

What You Can Expect During Your Assessment

  • Full assessment and history

  • Hands-on treatment from your first visit

  • Personalised rehab plan with home or gym exercises via our rehab app

  • Clear recovery plan so you know what to expect and how to progress

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Surgery Rehabilitation We Treat in Edinburgh

We provide physiotherapy following a range of orthopaedic procedures, including:

  • ACL reconstruction

  • Meniscus surgery

  • Knee replacement

  • Hip replacement

  • Shoulder surgery

  • Rotator cuff repair

  • Shoulder stabilisation surgery

  • Ankle and foot surgery

  • Fracture fixation

  • Spinal surgery

  • Other orthopaedic procedures

If you have recently had surgery or are preparing for an operation, we can assess where you are now and help you understand the next steps in your rehabilitation.