After orthopaedic surgery, the work you do in the weeks and months that follow makes a big difference to how well you recover. Rehabilitation usually starts in hospital, and continuing with outpatient physiotherapy after you go home helps you regain movement, strength and confidence.
Our physiotherapist follows your surgeon’s rehabilitation protocol and builds a plan around your goals, whether that is walking without a stick, getting back to work, or returning to sport.
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- One-to-one rehab with our AHPC-registered physiotherapist
- Follows your surgeon’s protocol, with progress checked against your recovery milestones
- Covers pain and swelling, movement, strength, balance and return to daily activities
- Sessions at our Serangoon Garden clinic, or at home if travelling is difficult early on
- Our doctor is on site if medical questions come up during your recovery
Common operations we help with
- Knee replacement
- Hip replacement
- Shoulder replacement
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus repair
- Rotator cuff repair
- Fracture fixation
- Ankle and wrist surgery
- Spinal surgery
How physiotherapy helps your recovery
- Pain and swelling: positioning advice, manual therapy, exercise and other treatments to keep you comfortable.
- Movement: exercises to restore joint range and improve circulation.
- Strength: strengthening for muscles that weakened before or after surgery, and stretching for stiff areas.
- Posture and walking: help with posture, walking aids, stairs and balance.
- Daily activities: practice with everyday tasks so you regain independence at home and work.
- Return to sport: progressive, protocol-based training when you are ready to return to running or sport.
What to expect
- First session: bring your discharge summary or surgeon’s protocol if you have one. We assess your movement, strength, wound area and walking, and agree goals with you.
- Your programme: treatment in clinic plus a home exercise plan, adjusted as you progress through each stage.
- Keeping in touch: we can share progress updates with your surgeon when needed, so your recovery stays on track.
- increasing redness, warmth, discharge or a fever
- new calf pain or swelling, or sudden breathlessness
- pain that is getting steadily worse rather than better
Start your rehab after surgery
One-to-one physiotherapy with our AHPC-registered physiotherapist at 79 Serangoon Garden Way. Sessions from $200 for 45 minutes. Home physiotherapy also available.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start physiotherapy after surgery?
Usually as soon as you are discharged, or when your surgeon advises. Starting early helps prevent stiffness and muscle loss.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can book directly. If you have a protocol or letter from your surgeon, please bring it.
Can you come to my home?
Yes. Home physiotherapy is available island-wide, which many people find helpful in the first weeks after surgery.
How long will rehab take?
It depends on the operation and your goals. Many people need several weeks to a few months. We review your progress at each session.
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Information reviewed by our physiotherapy team at Ashford Medical Centre. This page is general information and is not a substitute for a personal assessment or your surgeon’s advice.
