Any surgical procedure can take an extreme toll on the body. Significant movement dysfunction can arise if it is not corrected early - we’re here to make sure it is.
Post-operative rehabilitation has two primary goals:
Many orthopaedic surgeons will have a strict post-operative schedule for a physiotherapist to follow. It is Movement Improvement’s goal to ensure you are continually meeting your surgeon’s expectations.
Movement Improvement has strong relationships with orthopaedic surgeons in both the Central Queensland and South-East Queensland regions. These relationships allow our physiotherapists to liaise with your surgeon openly - allowing true individualisation of your post-operative rehabilitation.
Whether you’re a sportsperson needing to return-to-sport as fast as possible, an employee requiring return-to-work, or someone wanting to regain maximum function following surgery - Movement Improvement can help.
Our seamless link between physiotherapy and exercise science means once acute functional goals are achieved, we build your functional capacity - guided by our own protocols developed for many post-operative conditions.
Our experience spans a wide range of orthopaedic and surgical procedures. If your surgery isn’t listed, call us - we can help.
Rotator cuff repairs, labrum reconstruction, shoulder stabilisation, AC joint procedures.
ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, knee replacement, PCL reconstruction, cartilage procedures.
Discectomy, spinal fusion, laminectomy, disc replacement, spinal decompression.
Total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, labrum repair, FAI surgery.
Achilles repair, ankle stabilisation, bunionectomy, plantar fascia procedures.
Total and partial knee replacement, hip replacement - returning you to full daily function.
Every patient’s post-operative timeline is different. Here’s how we typically structure your recovery.
Comprehensive review of your surgical notes, surgeon’s protocol, and current functional status. We set clear, measurable goals.
Focus on reducing inflammation, restoring initial range of motion, and preventing muscle atrophy. Direct communication with your surgeon.
Progressive loading, movement retraining and deep stabiliser activation. Restoring the movement patterns disrupted by surgery.
Sport-specific or occupation-specific conditioning. Building the confidence and capacity to return to your best - safely and permanently.