Quality Rehabilitation To Keep You Moving
Pre- and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Surgery places significant demands on the body. Recovery begins before you enter the operating theatre, and the quality of rehabilitation afterwards has a direct impact on how quickly and fully you return to the life you want to lead.
Overview
Recovery begins before you enter the operating theatre
Surgery places significant demands on the body. Recovery begins before you enter the operating theatre, and the quality of rehabilitation afterwards has a direct impact on how quickly and fully you return to the life you want to lead.
At Physio Assist, we support patients both before and after surgery with structured, evidence-based rehabilitation tailored to each individual.
Prehabilitation — Preparing For Surgery
Prehabilitation is physiotherapy delivered in the weeks leading up to a planned procedure. Patients who are stronger and more mobile before surgery tend to recover faster afterwards. Our prehabilitation includes:
Strength & Conditioning
Building the muscle groups most needed during recovery.
Mobility Work
Improving joint range of movement to support post-operative rehabilitation.
Practical Preparation
Learning to use crutches or walking aids, practising transfers.
Breathing Exercises
Particularly for chest or abdominal procedures.
Goal Setting & Education
Ensuring patients and families are fully prepared.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
We provide post-surgical rehabilitation for:
Hip Replacement
Rebuilding strength and walking pattern, progressing to stairs and outdoor mobility.
Knee Replacement
Reducing swelling and stiffness, restoring range of movement and confidence.
Shoulder Surgery
Rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, and stabilisation.
Spinal Surgery
Decompression, discectomy, and fusion, with careful protocol-guided progression.
Fracture Rehabilitation
Wrist, ankle, hip, and other post-operative or conservative fracture management.
Abdominal & Thoracic Surgery
Including cardiac surgery and major cancer surgery recovery.
Home-Based Surgical Rehabilitation
All of our surgical rehabilitation programmes can be delivered at home. Exercises are tailored to real furniture, real stairs, and real daily activities — not a generic clinic environment. Family members and carers are actively encouraged to be involved so they can support the patient between sessions.
Move better. Feel stronger. Live more independently.
No GP referral is required. Patients, families, carers, case managers, and healthcare professionals are all welcome to contact us directly. We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day and offer an initial appointment within one week in most areas.
Good To Know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral to book?
No GP referral is required. Patients, families, carers, case managers, and healthcare professionals are all welcome to contact us directly.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day and offer an initial appointment within one week in most areas.
Can rehabilitation start before my surgery date?
Yes. Prehabilitation is physiotherapy delivered in the weeks leading up to a planned procedure, including strength and conditioning, mobility work, practical preparation, breathing exercises, and goal setting and education.
Is rehabilitation delivered at home?
Yes. All of our surgical rehabilitation programmes can be delivered at home, with exercises tailored to real furniture, real stairs, and real daily activities. Family members and carers are actively encouraged to be involved.
What areas do you cover?
Leeds and West Yorkshire, Bradford, Manchester, London, Luton and Bedfordshire, and Birmingham and the West Midlands. We are continuing to grow — if your area is not listed, please contact us, as we may well be able to help.